Oakland Hills Clubhouse Appears To Be A Total Loss
/Terrible pictures from Bloomfield Hills today as Oakland Hills’ iconic clubhouse has suffered extensive fire damage. The building dates to 1922. The Detroit News’ coverage here.
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Terrible pictures from Bloomfield Hills today as Oakland Hills’ iconic clubhouse has suffered extensive fire damage. The building dates to 1922. The Detroit News’ coverage here.
Wow. Was just sent photos of the fire at Oakland Hills. Awful. pic.twitter.com/JBVUopeLi7
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) February 17, 2022
Here is what's left of the clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club, one day after the massive fire. (📸: @ericseals @kellyjordan) pic.twitter.com/g19QLlbpod
— Detroit Free Press (@freep) February 18, 2022
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