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Murals in the Market – Detroit – Photographs
Special thanks to Ashley Woods and Kate Abbey-Lambertz for setting up a Murals in the Market Tour for Detour Detroit members. It was a great day for a tour. I…
New Book Coming Soon – A History Lover’s Guide to Detroit
Coming in November 2018, I am excited to announce the publication of A History Lover's Guide to Detroit, written by Karin Risko, photographs by Rod Arroyo. Check back for more news…
Transformation of Detroit’s Dequindre Cut Greenway
By Rod Arroyo, Photographer
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Yesterday I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dequindre Cut extension in Detroit’s Eastern Market District. This former rail line extending to/from the Detroit Riverfront has been transformed into a linear greenway that now connects the Riverfront to Eastern Market. I am a frequent visitor to the Dequindre Cut, and the continued investment into this non-motorized pathway is paying dividends to people and local business in Detroit.
Below I share some of my photos from the ceremony and from previous visits. The warm weather is approaching, so it’s a great time to visit the Dequindre Cut.
Detroit Skyline Photographs
Many ways to view this spectacular American city
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The Detroit Skyline – there are so many different ways to view places in the city where tall structures rise to create a unique urban landscape. If you find the right location, you can go back in time to the late 1920’s, when Detroit was a showplace for new skyscrapers.
Today I am sharing some of my favorite skyline photos – in black and white. I am always looking for new ways to view the city and share images of this place once known as the “Paris of the Midwest.”
This view along the Detroit River shows the Renaissance Center, built in the late 1970’s, and the Ambassador Bridge, which connects the U.S. and Canada. This is one of the few instances where Canada is south of the United States.
The Guardian Building – City of Detroit
The Guardian - Detroit's Cathedral of Finance - Photographs and History Listen to this post on Anchor.fm It was a time of magic for Detroit: the late 1920's. Detroit was…
Maccabees Building – Wayne State University – Detroit’s Cultural Center
Renowned architect Albert Kahn designed this 14-story building in Detroit's Cultural Center. The Maccabees Building was originally constructed for the fraternal organization - Knights of the Maccabees (a.k.a. Supreme Tent…
Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit – Photographs of Albert Kahn’s Baroque-Beaux Arts Treasure
Listen to this post on Anchor.fm A Detroit aquarium was first proposed by Rep. David E. Heineman, who had once served as the City's chief assistant attorney. He was successful…
Detroit Tigers Begin Spring Training Play Today
Spring Training games are underway today | Opening Day in Detroit is April 8, 2016 Photography by Rod Arroyo
The Detroit Institute of Arts – Photographs of the Second Cultural Center Masterpiece
In the previous post, the 1913 Plan for “A Center of Arts and Letters” by the City Plan and Improvements Commission was discussed. The 1913 Plan established the vision for a place…
Detroit Public Library – Photographs of an Architectural Gem
Listen on Anchor.fm To purchase Detroit photos, visit our Online Sales Page The Detroit Public Library was the first building constructed as part of the 1913 Plan for "A Center…