Detroit Life Building
The Detroit Life building opened in 1923 and housed the Detroit Life Insurance company. The carved letters on the façade show a pre-Art Deco …
23 Sep
More Parking
More Parking
One thing that is remarkable about Detroit that sets it apart from other major cities is that there is no serious public transportation system. There …
10 Sep
Fort Street
Fort Street
Obviously enough, this carved street sign was on the Fort Street facing side of a building downtown. Like my other photographs I try to get things …
09 Sep
Dinner and More
Dinner and More
I took this shot my my car while stopped at a light. I think the ’50′s aesthetic was what caught my eye. the 1950′s is …
03 Sep
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit Public Schools
On my recent jaunt through downtown Detroit, I came along this public art project completely encircling the fountain in Hart Plaza. Each door was …
31 Aug
Park Here
Park Here
The things about Detroit is that there is an abundance of parking Downtown because of all the vacant lots where skyscrapers once stood. I found this …
28 Aug
Detroit Elevator Co.
Detroit Elevator Co.
This is another Franklin St. find. I think the type evokes such a regal feeling. It harkens back to golden days of Detroit architecture …
27 Aug
Giant Address
Giant Address
I found this on Franklin St. just North of the Ranaissance Center. The street is lined predominately by abandoned warehouses and, oddly enough, an upscale …
26 Aug
Two Coney Islands
Two Coney Islands
Coney Island restaurants are Detroit institutions, they are nearly on every corner of every street in the Metro area. I am often surprised that when …
25 Aug
Entertainment this way
Entertainment this way
I found this sign not far from the Hotel Park Avenue. The building was boarded up so there was no indication of what kind …