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DetroitSky
05-21-2008, 01:37 AM
Most are from last Sunday, but I threw in some oldish shots too. Enjoy...

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http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/urbanex12/Detroit/P1030288.jpg
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Temple of Odd Fellows (built in the 1870s) pre-restoration:
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During restoration:
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Eastern Market:
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People have transformed this pedestrian bridge near Eastern Market into a market itself:
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Michigan Central Station:
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Thanks for looking.

LMich
05-21-2008, 02:55 AM
I must say easily one of the better tours on the city I've ever seen on here.

Thanks!

I really liked this one:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/urbanex12/Detroit/p1040695.jpg

Jibba
05-21-2008, 04:20 AM
An awesome collection of shots here! Thanks for posting these; very enjoyable.

Thundertubs
05-21-2008, 04:25 AM
Awesome. Just awesome.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/urbanex12/Detroit/P1040297.jpg

Clevelumbus
05-21-2008, 04:25 AM
Fantastic! I love Detroit

Go Wings!

hudkina
05-21-2008, 04:28 AM
That picture makes it look like the pinnacle of the Penobscot is actually on top of the Industrial Building (or whatever its called).

peanut gallery
05-21-2008, 05:25 AM
Detroit looks good in black & white. Great shots!

robk1982
05-21-2008, 01:41 PM
That picture makes it look like the pinnacle of the Penobscot is actually on top of the Industrial Building (or whatever its called).

It took a while for me to realize what was going on in that picture.


Great thread.

TinChelseaNYC
05-21-2008, 01:54 PM
Excellent tour! Detroit is always worth gazing at, grit and all.

jodelli
05-21-2008, 03:26 PM
Beautiful!

I first noticed that re-logoing of the Mariott on Friday last and thought I'd better get a shot of it.

flar
05-21-2008, 03:30 PM
Thanks, we don't see enough street scenes from Detroit here.

Evergrey
05-21-2008, 06:34 PM
I love this shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2389/2150066551_95cc2e26ed_b.jpg

DetroitSky
05-21-2008, 07:04 PM
Thanks for the great replies everyone!

Hayward
05-21-2008, 08:52 PM
Wow, some of these are very powerful. All of them are very well done

the pope
05-21-2008, 11:49 PM
no complaints here!

poor IOOF.

DetroitSky
05-22-2008, 12:36 AM
^IOOF is actually being fixed up. The back wall has been completely repaired and the front facade has new windows. I'll post a then and now of the building in my original post.

theWatusi
05-22-2008, 12:58 AM
looks good to me

Urban ZombieĀ®
05-22-2008, 01:07 AM
Damn, there is some wicked, wicked scitte in this thread!

Love this one especially:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/urbanex12/Detroit/p1040498.jpg

daniel_t
05-22-2008, 01:12 AM
What a great Detroit photo thread!!! This is awesome. thanks a lot for sharing. Two thumbs up!!

the pope
05-22-2008, 03:01 AM
^IOOF is actually being fixed up. The back wall has been completely repaired and the front facade has new windows. I'll post a then and now of the building in my original post.

You don't know this, but I'm aware. I spend time at DYes

SpongeG
05-22-2008, 03:10 AM
cool stuff

hudkina
05-22-2008, 05:47 AM
It only takes an entire wall to collapse for people to fix up their buildings!;)

LMich
05-22-2008, 08:14 AM
Sounds like Detroit, all right. ;)

tech12
05-22-2008, 09:02 AM
Great photos! Definitely one of the most interesting and diverse Detroit threads so far. It's nice to see lots of people, which is something that seems to be lacking most of the time in Detroit threads it seems.

illmatic774
05-22-2008, 09:26 AM
agreed. we need more thread like these. we all know what downtown looks like.

DetroitSky
05-22-2008, 07:17 PM
Great photos! Definitely one of the most interesting and diverse Detroit threads so far. It's nice to see lots of people, which is something that seems to be lacking most of the time in Detroit threads it seems.

Thanks a lot!

I have many photos of Detroit neighborhoods...maybe I should post some.

alon504
05-22-2008, 07:58 PM
Gorgeous....Love that gothic city. That city is absolutely primed for rejuvination and renovation and when it happens, Detroit will be one of the most beautiful cities in America with all of those cool gothic buildings.

hudkina
05-22-2008, 08:59 PM
It has happened and is happening.

HomeInMyShoes
05-22-2008, 09:24 PM
Detroit is just one of those places that good or bad, beautiful or ugly, it's always just pure sensory overload. Just so interesting. Thanks for the photos.

jdcamb
05-23-2008, 02:27 AM
Unless your there. I just spent this past week in Detroit. Hrm. Lets just say its big...

hudkina
05-23-2008, 03:49 AM
what'd you do while you were there? Were you downtown, or mostly in the suburbs?

Chelsea Spy
05-23-2008, 11:12 AM
some great shots - loads of atmosphere!

direfloyd
05-23-2008, 12:14 PM
Great shots Detroitsky! Hopefully the place will be rocking with the Red Wings this weekend!

Hozay
05-23-2008, 03:19 PM
Great pics :tup:

jasonic
05-23-2008, 07:06 PM
Freakin Awesome!!!

You've captured some great views of the city. Probably one of the best photo threads i've ever seen.

Thanks for sharing.

j

jasonic
05-23-2008, 07:09 PM
BTW pictures #10 and #19 are my favorites. I'm a little bit jealous. :)

DetroitSky
05-23-2008, 07:22 PM
Thank you everyone! I'm glad you all enjoyed it.

tech12
05-24-2008, 01:38 AM
Thanks a lot!

I have many photos of Detroit neighborhoods...maybe I should post some.
Yeah! Seriously, you have style, and I'd love to see some neighborhoods. Post em! ;)

jodelli
05-24-2008, 02:34 AM
I love that shot from Highland Park looking south. Everything looks so close.

And the end of the Milner and top of the Stott.:tup:

Alan934
05-31-2008, 11:16 PM
i love the picture, "make things better"

DetroitSky
06-01-2008, 04:10 AM
Thanks!



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