The most interesting architecture in Detroit

The Masonic Temple

The Masonic Temple

The Russell Industrial Center

1600 Clay St., Detroit; russellindustrialcenter.com

Originating as a manufacturing hub, the Russell Industrial Center now thrives as a haven for artists and entrepreneurs, plus an event venue. Right off the freeway, the building is recognized by a large mural and colored square tiled windows.

The Russell Industrial Center

The Russell Industrial Center

The Russell Industrial Center

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

646 Monroe Ave., Detroit; oldstmarysdetroit.com

Completed in 1885, St. Mary’s Catholic Church is one of the oldest buildings remaining in Greektown today. The vastness of the church’s interior is striking as are many of the characteristics that make the building unique. Its polished granite columns, originally intended for the New York State Capitol Building, separates the three aisles of pews. The church contains three grottos that emulate artificial caves to be used as altars depicting Christ’s agony, Christ’s baptism, and the Lourdes Grotto.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Michigan Central Train Station

2001 15th St., Detroit; michigancentral.com

Welcoming travelers since 1913, the Michigan Central Train Station exudes elegance and remains a symbol of Detroit’s past as a transportation hub. After three decades of being shut down, the space is planning to reopen this year on June 6. Ford Motor Co. bought the blighted train depot in 2018 and renovations have been taking place for the past six years so the space can hold events, arts programming, a technology hub, and more.

Michigan Central Train Station

Michigan Central Train Station

Book Tower

1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit; booktowerdetroit.com

Completed in 1926, the Book Tower stands tall as a monument to Detroit's literary heritage. Architect Louis Kamper's Neoclassical design once housed the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. The building recently reopened following restoration and renovation, now offering spaces for Detroiters to live, work, and dine.

Book Tower

Book Tower

Book Tower

Book Tower

Detroit Opera House

1526 Broadway St., Detroit; detroitopera.org

Originally built in the 1920s as the Capitol Theater, the Detroit Opera House underwent many identity changes with new names and renovations. Its elegant Beaux-Arts interiors provide a captivating backdrop for world-class performances, showcasing many famous stars and shows over the years.

Detroit Opera House