The most interesting architecture in Detroit

The architecture in Detroit demonstrates the past, present, and future beauty of the city. From intricate 1920s Art Deco structures to modern…

By Layla McMurtrie

Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; fisherbuilding.city Designed by Albert Kahn in the late 1920s, the Fisher Building stands tall in Detroit's skyline, boasting unique Art Deco intricacies inside and out. The building was originally supposed to include three skyscrapers, but the Great Depression limited the project to one. Its website calls it “a beacon for Detroit,” and “a symbol of a proud past and promising future,” for the city. The building’s interior features the iconic Fisher Theatre, an arcade, a coffee shop, a full-service salon, clothing boutiques, office space, and more.
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15 of the most beautiful places in Detroit

For a while, it seemed like Detroit was the epicenter of the ruin porn trend. Thankfully, as many of those buildings are…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Bethel Community Transformation Center, the former Temple Beth El Albert Kahn designed this synagogue to be a home for the Temple Beth El congregation, but they later moved to Bloomfield Hills. Now the building belongs to a Christian organization and they're working to restore this still-beautiful edifice to its original glory. 8801 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-818-3259 Photo by James Feldman
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12 great spots for introverts to spend their time in Detroit

As most people know, when you’re an introvert, hanging out with other people can be a real energy zapper. While many introverts…

By Metro Times editorial staff

 Palmer Park Put on your “Parks & Rec” hat on and head to one of Detroit’s oldest parks for a lovely afternoon of relaxation and quiet time. You can take a nice stroll through the park and enjoy the scenery or bring a book and blanket and get lost in the pages. Photo via Facebook.
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