February 2026 We visited as the work in Greektown was underway. The construction fencing and photographs were helpful. March 2026 Wayfinding signage helps to direct people around downtown Detroit. The streets are notoriously difficult to navigate due to the radiating avenues from Grand Circus Park. The Griswold Apartments, a modern residential addition built directly on top ofthe pre-existing 10-story 150
The Cortex innovation district is conveniently located by transit from the airport and other locations throughout St. Louis served by Metro. Upon arriving in the district one of the first things that struck me was the prairie grass project. A very conscious effort was made to plant native materials. The Police Department Parking Garage had more character than most buildings.
Temple of Saturn The structure with the prominent remaining columns is the Temple of Saturn, located at the western end of the Roman Forum. The temple was one of the oldest and most important sacred buildings in the Roman Forum. It primarily served as the aerarium, the state treasury, housing the Roman Republic’s and early Empire’s reserves of gold and
The Column of the Immaculate Conception (Colonna dell’Immacolata Concezione) is in the Piazza Mignanelli in Rome, Italy. The monument was erected in 1857 to commemorate the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854, which states that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. The monument was designed by architect Luigi Poletti.
Birmingham has a core of historic buildings; interesting storefronts with restaurants, bars, and shops; a variety of housing options; and features that make desirable public spaces. Taken together these make the downtown an enjoyable place to visit. The Ford-Peabody Mansion was built in 1878 by Frank Ford and given to his daughter, Alta, a year later when she married Burt
This is the 50th year anniversary of Busch Gardens. While some people enjoy fast rides I am one who keeps my feet planted firmly on the ground. While walking around I could not help but appreciate the thought and effort that went into the scenery, art, and visitor experience. Entrance gater to the parking garage sets the tone for the
While they can be a nice feature that is both functional and aesthetic, when not maintained they detract from the character of the building they are on. Such is the case of this orange and tan striped awning to the left that supports an impressive bloom of moss and mildew. This is beyond cleaning. The only way to make better
Asphalt that has been shaped to resemble brick or other patterns. Can be given a distinctive color to help it further stand out. Photo from Caldwell, New Jersey, 2018. Photo from Jersey City, New Jersey, 2018.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2017. Vineland has this combined trash and recycling container has district branding on it. Downside is the pebble finish is a bit dated and the flat lid shows staining from extensive use. Visited in 2019. Asheville, North Carolina, 2014. Wawa, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 2025. Wawa, Newark, Delaware, 2025. Ferndale, Michigan, 2026. The Department, Detroit, Michigan, 2026. Staten Island Museum,
Knoxville, Tennessee, 2014.