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Wayne County Building
The Wayne County Building, completed in 1902, is a magnificent example of Beaux-Arts architecture in downtown Detroit.
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Comerica Park
Comerica Park has been the home stadium of the Detroit Tigers since 2000. You can see tiger sculptures throughout the stadium, including at the entrance, on the pilasters, and on the scoreboard. There is also a tiger-themed carousel and a…
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Detroit Athletic Club
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.
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Hudson’s Detroit
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.
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Buddy’s Pizza
Buddy’s Pizza is where Detroit-style pizza was born in 1946. Its square-shaped pizza is baked in a deep steel pan, creating a light and airy center with a crispy, caramelized cheese crust around the edges. The pizza’s history is closely…
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1449 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
This historic commercial building was built in 1914. It has been restored and transformed into a modern WeWork coworking space.
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Wright-Kay Building
The Wright–Kay Building, built in 1891, is a historic Queen Anne-style building on Woodward Avenue. Its red-brick façade, turreted corner, and large wraparound windows give it a distinctive character in downtown Detroit.
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L. B. King and Company Building
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…
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Waiting
“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.
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General Motors Renaissance Center
The General Motors Renaissance Center, built in the late 1970s, is one of Detroit’s most distinctive modern landmarks. The massive complex consists of seven interconnected towers surrounding a 73-story cylindrical central tower. Its enormous scale, geometric forms, and glass-and-concrete architecture…
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The Spirit of Detroit
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.
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Guardian Building
The Guardian Building, completed in 1929, is one of Detroit’s finest Art Deco landmarks. Its spectacular interior, decorated with colorful Pewabic tiles, mosaics, geometric patterns, and Native American-inspired motifs, feels more like a work of art than a traditional office…
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Penobscot Building
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.
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Book Tower
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.
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Living on a Prayer
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…
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Biidaasige Park
The park opened a new waterfront walkway with stunning views of the city skyline in July.
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Niagara Falls State Park
American Falls was much more amazing than I had always seen it from the Canadian side. Walking around Goat Island was great as well.
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Gabriel’s Gate
If you’re a hot sauce lover, Buffalo wings are a great choice. Unfortunately, I’m not a big fan of hot sauce.
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The Dun Building
Built in 1895, the dun building was Buffalo’s first steel-framed skyscraper.
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SUNY Erie – City Campus (Old Post Office)
Architectural Archives, Buffalo, Gothic Revival, New York, Post Office, Richardsonian Romanesque, United StatesBuilt in 1901, the building served as Buffalo’s central post office until 1963.
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Sahlen Field
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.…
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Ellicott Square Building
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.
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Hope Memorial Bridge
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…
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Progressive Field
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.
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Terminal Tower
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.
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Public Square
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument It was built in 1894 to honor the Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War.
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