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
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
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 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 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
Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, is a landmark Romanesque Revival church located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The cathedral serves as the mother church and seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. Modeled loosely after the Cathedral of St. Ludwig in Munich, Germany, the building’s exterior features prominent red brick construction, large louvers for the belfry, round cross-windows, and unique
S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald Anchor One evening in 1974, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald anchored at the Detroit River’s Belle Isle Anchorage, 800 feet off Riopelle Street, east of the Renaissance Center. The next morning, as the crew worked to raise the starboard bow anchor, a chain link separated. The 12,290 pound anchor remained on the bottom of the Detroit River. The
This image shows the newly revitalized pedestrian alleyway in Historic Downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Located right off historic Route 66, this corridor recently underwent major streetscape renovations to transform a traditional brick alley into an inviting, walkable public space. The building on the right features a prominent, historic painted brick advertisement for the Central Drug Store, showcasing vintage brands like Mentholatum.
The Holy Family Cathedral, located at 810 South Boulder Avenue in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, serves as the historic mother church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa. tHe central stained glass masterpiece featured in this window group portrays Christ’s Resurrection, a cornerstone scene within the historic Munich-style Franz Mayer & Co. window collection. Arrayed in brilliant white garments, Jesus stands
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church is located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Situated roughly 40 minutes northwest of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, this historic church was originally founded and built by Slovak immigrants. The stunning apse backdrop features the same intricate gold cross stenciling against a brilliant blue sky backdrop that you noticed in the close-up photo