Filed under: Last Goodbyes by Victoria Trudeau Apr 8, 2014, 10:30am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Last Goodbyes Pocket Flipboard Email Hippo's. Photo: Facebook Hippo's Bar in Hamtramck was officially demolished on Opening Day after a fire several months ago. The Hamtramck Review says goodbye to the bar and acknowledges its glory days and more complicated recent past. [Hamtramck Review] More From Eater Detroit Sign up for the newsletter Eater Detroit Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest A Coffee Shop Is Coming to Southwest Detroit This Fall By Serena Maria Daniels Former Detroit Lions Legend Barry Sanders Opens a Cheesesteak Restaurant Downtown By Serena Maria Daniels Tigerlily, a Sushi and Robata Grill Spot in Ferndale, Replaces Antihero By Serena Maria Daniels Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance Pushes Back on Proposed Grading System By Serena Maria Daniels Brew Detroit Adds Bar Snacks, Pizzas, Other Dining Options to Taproom By Serena Maria Daniels PJ’s Lager House in Corktown Finds A Buyer [Updated] By Serena Maria Daniels