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  • Detroit Riverwalk

    Detroit Riverwalk

    Detroit, Michigan, United States, Windsor
    September 12, 2026

  • Detroit Athletic Club

    Detroit Athletic Club

    Architectural Archives, Detroit, Michigan, United States
    September 12, 2026

    The Detroit Athletic Club, built in 1915, is a striking example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture. Inspired by Renaissance palaces in Rome, its elegant limestone façade reflects Detroit’s wealth and confidence during the golden age of the automobile industry.

  • Hudson’s Detroit

    Hudson’s Detroit

    Architectural Archives, Detroit, Michigan, SHoP Architects, United States
    September 12, 2026

    Hudson’s Detroit is a symbol of Detroit’s growth, built on the former site of J.L. Hudson’s Department Store in downtown Detroit. It comprises a 12-story office building, including GM’s new headquarters, and a 45-story skyscraper.

  • L. B. King and Company Building

    L. B. King and Company Building

    Architectural Archives, Art Deco, Detroit, Michigan, United States
    September 12, 2026

    The L. B. King and Company Building, completed in 1929, is a fine example of Art Deco architecture in downtown Detroit. Its geometric ornamentation, strong vertical lines, and decorative terra-cotta façade reflect the prosperity and optimism of Detroit during the…

  • Waiting

    Waiting

    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    September 12, 2026

    “Waiting” created by KAWS (Brian Donnelly), stands in front of One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. The artwork depicts a child and a parent in his signature “Companion” series.

  • The Spirit of Detroit

    The Spirit of Detroit

    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    September 12, 2026

    The Spirit of Detroit was created by sculptor Marshall Fredericks in 1958. The bronze statue holds a golden sphere representing God in one hand and a family representing human relationships and community in the other.

  • Penobscot Building

    Penobscot Building

    Architectural Archives, Art Deco, Detroit, Michigan, United States
    September 12, 2026

    The Penobscot Building, completed in 1928, is one of Detroit’s most iconic historic skyscrapers. Its Art Deco–influenced design features strong vertical lines, elaborate geometric ornamentation, and a distinctive setback profile.

  • Book Tower

    Book Tower

    Architectural Archives, Beaux-Arts, Detroit, Michigan, Renaissance Revival, United States
    September 12, 2026

    The Book Tower, completed in 1926 and designed by Louis Kamper, is one of Detroit’s most iconic historic skyscrapers. Its ornate Renaissance Revival architecture and distinctive copper-clad roof make it a prominent landmark on the downtown skyline.

  • Living on a Prayer

    September 11, 2026

    Life is not easy. This is true whether you are a child, a senior, or anyone in between. But we can always pray to God. Sometimes, praying feels like rock ’n’ roll—it embraces hope and trust in God in every…

  • Biidaasige Park

    Biidaasige Park

    Ontario, Toronto
    September 10, 2026

  • Biidaasige Park

    Biidaasige Park

    Lake Ontario, Ontario, Toronto
    September 7, 2026

    The park opened a new waterfront walkway with stunning views of the city skyline in July.

  • Cherry House

    Cherry House

    Architectural Archives, Ontario, Toronto
    September 7, 2026

  • The Giacomo Hotel

    The Giacomo Hotel

    Architectural Archives, Art Deco, New York, Niagara Falls, United States
    September 6, 2026

  • Niagara Falls State Park

    Niagara Falls State Park

    New York, Niagara Falls, United States
    September 6, 2026

    American Falls was much more amazing than I had always seen it from the Canadian side. Walking around Goat Island was great as well.

  • Gabriel’s Gate

    Gabriel’s Gate

    Buffalo, Eat, New York, United States
    September 6, 2026

    If you’re a hot sauce lover, Buffalo wings are a great choice. Unfortunately, I’m not a big fan of hot sauce.

  • The Dun Building

    The Dun Building

    Architectural Archives, Buffalo, New York, United States
    September 6, 2026

    Built in 1895, the dun building was Buffalo’s first steel-framed skyscraper.

  • SUNY Erie – City Campus (Old Post Office)

    SUNY Erie – City Campus (Old Post Office)

    Architectural Archives, Buffalo, Gothic Revival, New York, Post Office, Richardsonian Romanesque, United States
    September 6, 2026

    Built in 1901, the building served as Buffalo’s central post office until 1963.

  • Sahlen Field

    Sahlen Field

    Buffalo, MiLB, MLB, New York, United States
    September 6, 2026

    Opened in 1988, Sahlen Field is home to the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Toronto Blue Jays played their home games there in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Buffalo Bisons vs.…

  • Ellicott Square Building

    Ellicott Square Building

    Architectural Archives, Beaux-Arts, Buffalo, New York, United States
    September 6, 2026

    Built in 1896, the Ellicott Square Building was the world’s largest office building at the time and is an impressive example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture.

  • One M&T Plaza

    One M&T Plaza

    Architectural Archives, Buffalo, New York, United States
    September 6, 2026

  • Bayfront Erie

    Bayfront Erie

    Erie, Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    September 6, 2026

  • Hope Memorial Bridge

    Hope Memorial Bridge

    Art Deco, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

    Hope Memorial Bridge, built in 1932, crosses the Cuyahoga River and connects downtown Cleveland with Ohio City. The bridge is best known for its eight massive Art Deco sculptures, the Guardians of Traffic, which stand at both ends of the…

  • Progressive Field

    Progressive Field

    Cleveland, MLB, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

    Fortunately, two good things happened at Progressive Field today. There was a jersey hoodie giveaway event, and planes flew directly over Progressive Field during the annual Cleveland National Air Show. Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians: 6–0.

  • Downtown Cleveland

    Downtown Cleveland

    Architectural Archives, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • The Arcade

    The Arcade

    Architectural Archives, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Terminal Tower

    Terminal Tower

    Architectural Archives, Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

    Terminal Tower, built in 1930, was the second-tallest building in the world after the Empire State Building. Today, it remains a prominent symbol of Cleveland’s industrial-era prosperity and downtown skyline.

  • Public Square

    Public Square

    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    September 5, 2026

    Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument It was built in 1894 to honor the Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War.

  • Downtown Pittsburgh

    Downtown Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh

    Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh

    Heinz Memorial Chapel, University of Pittsburgh

    Architectural Archives, Church, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh

    Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh

    Architectural Archives, Gothic Revival, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Carnegie Music Hall

    Carnegie Music Hall

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main Branch

    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main Branch

    Architectural Archives, Carnegie Library, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegei Mellon University

    Purnell Center for the Arts, Carnegei Mellon University

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Baker and Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon University

    Baker and Porter Hall, Carnegie Mellon University

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Hamerschlag Hall, Carnegie Mellon University

    Hamerschlag Hall, Carnegie Mellon University

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University

    College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University

    Architectural Archives, Beaux-Arts, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

    American pop artist Andy Warhol (1928–1987) studied commercial art here from 1945 to 1949.

  • Walking to the Sky

    Walking to the Sky

    Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

  • Gates Center for Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

    Gates Center for Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

    Architectural Archives, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 5, 2026

    It was built in 2009 as a major hub for computer science research and was named in recognition of a major gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

  • PNC Park

    PNC Park

    MLB, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
    September 4, 2026

    Today was a special day at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates honored their newest Hall of Fame inductees—Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria, and Jack Wilson. Tony Beasley, the Pirates’ third-base coach and a cancer survivor, sang the national anthem before the…

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