ARCHITECTURE IN DETROIT
-HISTORY OF DETROIT
Detroit is the largest city in the Midwestern state of Michigan. Near Downtown, the neoclassical Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for Diego Rivera murals inspired by the city’s long-standing ties to the auto industry, which earned it the nickname "Motor City." Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, whose chart-topping history is on display at Hitsville U.S.A.
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-DETROIT THROUGH THE EYES OF A SKATE BOARDER
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GUARDIAN BUILDING
-The Guardian Building is a timeless depiction of creativity and accomplishment, it represents a past era enriched by people who believed in the success of Detroit and its many cultures. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest honor given by the National Park Service.
DETROIT'S HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Detroit Historical Museum is located in Detroit’s Cultural Center on Woodward Avenue. Exhibits in this 78,000 square foot facility present the history of southeastern Michigan, and include the favorite and newly renovated Streets of Old Detroit, recreating Detroit street scenes from the 1840's, 1870's and early 1900's. The hours to the museum are Wednesday- Friday 9:30am-3pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5. The museum is closed to the public Monday and Tuesday.