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…
Spring Training games are underway today | Opening Day in Detroit is April 8, 2016 Photography by Rod Arroyo
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…
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…
I have been fortunate to spend a great deal of time in Detroit this September. Some of my trips have been personal - including 3 days at the Jazz Festival…
The Wurlitzer building once was the home of the famous Wurlitzer Co., which made pianos, instruments, and the "Mighty Wurlitzer" organs for movie theaters. More than 2,000 organs were built…
The David Whitney Building in Detroit was completed in 1915, before the Detroit building boom of the 1920's. It was designed by Graham, Burnham & Co., the successor firm to…
Belle Isle, originally known as Hog Island, was first settled by French explorers in the 1700's. With approximately 900 acres, Belle Isle is the country’s largest city island park, exceeding…
Note: There is a New Blog Post with Even More Detroit Public Library Images To Purchase Images, visit our Online Sales Page Architect: Cass Gilbert, Dedicated June 3, 1921 The…