The official “100 Greatest Books Ever Written“ collection by Easton Press features 125 volumes. Here is a comprehensive alphabetical list of prominent masterpieces included in this famous leather-bound series: The 125 Volumes Expansion titles in bold. Total Volumes in Personal Library (16/125 = 12.8%) The Original 100 Books 25 Expansion Titles The expanded list, detailing 25 additional titles, features a
Cathedral of Saint Andrew has a prominent central bell tower rises high into the sky, topped with an ornate slate spire and crowned by a gleaming, large golden crucifix. The structure is primarily composed of historic cream-colored brick, which is characteristic of many late 19th-century municipal and religious buildings in western Michigan. The exterior showcases classic Gothic elements, including tall
In a 1780 letter written by John Adams to his wife, Abigail Adams, he traced the evolution of Americans from revolutionaries to artists in three generations. “I must study Politicks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, natural History, Naval Architecture, navigation, Commerce and Agriculture,
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES BUILDINGS AND ORGANIZATIONS GARDENS AGRICULTURE Governor’s House: The historic Governor’s House located at Sailors’ Snug Harbor. Despite its local name, historical records indicate that this house was actually never inhabited by the institution’s Governor. Instead, it originally served as the residence for the chief steward, clerk, or bookkeeper of the facility. Designed by architect Richard P. Smyth
St. Mary’s was founded by Father Martin Kundig in 1835 for the German-speaking Catholics in Detroit. This is the third oldest Catholic parish in the city. The cornerstone for the original church was laid on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 19, 1841, and the church was consecrated in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
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 Most Blessed Sacrament was originally planned as a parish church to serve the people of the Woodward-Boston area. In 1905 the Rev. John Connolly was appointed its first pastor. The first Mass was held in this Shoe factory building on April 6, 1905. In 1913 construction began on a permanent church building. By 1915 the exterior stonework had been
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy continues to expand in both directions between the Belle Isle bridge and the Ambassador Bridge. Not too great an imagination is needed to see future expansions beyond that. This perspective showcases a newer, modernized stretch of the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk. Distinct structural elements right next to Hart Plaza include a steel mesh and glass panel partition.
The interior of the Sweetest Heart of Mary is designed to look like a grand European cathedral, but it holds a fascinating secret: most of its seemingly heavy stone and marble features are an architectural illusion. Because the rebel congregation was funding the build themselves, they used ingenious, cost-effective substitute materials that could be crafted by local Polish immigrants. The
The blue light pole banner features a circular logo for Connecting Clarkston, a local community initiative. It promotes their podcast, newsletter, and app, which share news about the Clarkston area. The initiative is aimed at connecting residents, business owners, and community events in Clarkston, Michigan. The historic ivy-covered Main Street MI Coworking building (historically known as the Burtser building), is located