this pony truss bascule bridge on Jefferson Avenue over the River Rouge near abouts to Detroit…read morequalifies as a landmark as the only surviving bridge of this type in the state of Michigan - a similar and very landmarky deck truss bascule bridge on Dix Avenue is the last of its type remaining since the Fort Street Bridge was lost to progress in 2013 (which was coincidentally the same year an reportedly intoxicated tender closed the bridge on the lake freighter Herbert C Jackson, the bridge remained in the raised position for three years before returning to service in 2016.) the Jefferson Avenue bridge was initially opened to traffic in 1922 when it replaced a similar wooden structure erected in 1882. placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 the elaborate stonework on the abutments and the bridgetender's houses present a remarkably elegant appearance amid the soul crushing conformity all around.

This marker is mounted on the wall of the Hotel Indigo at the intersection of Washington and…read moreMichigan. It points out the history of the roadway here. The marker reads, "The Great Sauk Trail, the most important Indian trail in the Great Lakes region, was used later by French explorers, fur traders, missionaries, and soldiers. After the 1760's the trail became a major road for British and American travelers. In the early 1800's, when a military road was needed to connect Detroit with Fort Dearborn (Chicago), Territorial Governor Lewis Cass and Father Gabriel Richard, an influential legislator, were leading supporters of the Great Sauk Trail route. With federal backing the road was surveyed in 1825 and built in 1829-36. Many sections of the road were paved with huge oak logs, covered with a layer of dirt. Even before the road was improved, land-hungry settlers moved west from Detroit via the Chicago Road (now called Michigan Avenue)." In the 1830s, the Chicago Road became a major artery for westward migration. Thousands of pioneer families used the road to settle southern Michigan, avoiding the long and treacherous boat journey around the Lower Peninsula. Despite its challenges as a primitive road, it became a lifeline for commerce and communication. Stagecoach lines like the Western Stage Company ran regular service by 1835, and towns sprang up along its path. Today, much of the original route survives as US Highway 12, with historical markers dotting the landscape from Detroit to Bronson and beyond. It is marker number S280 and was erected in 1966 by the Michigan History Division, Department of State. There is metered parking nearby. [Review 978 of 2025 - 458 in Michigan - 24532 overall]

I stood up in a wedding here a couple weeks ago. The place itself is fantastic and the staff is…read moreeven better. Ann/Anne was the wedding coordinator and was phenomenal. We dealt with the groom being sent to the hospital via ambulance 4 hours prior to the wedding start time. A guest got sent to the hospital via ambulance shortly after the scheduled start time. There was a torrential downpour. Basically, Murphy's Law was in full effect. Anyway, Ann/Anne was unbelievably cool and collected in dealing with all the curveballs. The rest of the staff was really friendly and attentive as well. The space is great and anyone considering this place as a private event venue should know they're in good hands.

We held our wedding ceremony and party at The Madison in 2018 and it was perfect. Lyn Gleasure was…read moreincredible to work with and never said no. Even though it rained, Lyn had a plan B all set and we didn't have to deal with it at all. The venue was perfect for pictures on the roof, an indoor ceremony and then an all-night party in the middle of downtown Detroit. Whatever you're looking for, the Madison can make it happen. It represents the city so well, is easy to get to, and made our night extra special.

The historical marker honoring "George" William Dolarson in Detroit is a quietly powerful tribute…read moreto one of the city's lesser-known but deeply courageous figures of the Underground Railroad. Located near the site of the former Finney Barn, the marker anchors a story that blends grit, moral conviction, and the quiet heroism of everyday resistance. It reads, "'George"'William Dolarson was born into slavery in Virginia in 1808. At age eighteen, he was sold three times. He lived in Natchez, Mississippi, until he self-e1nancipated and fled to Buffalo, New York, around 1834. There he was a sailor and encountered the Under-ground Railroad. He 1narried Maria Fletcher (1819-1891) in Canandaigua, New York, before coming to Detroit in 1836 and buying a farm. They briefly lived in Canada after the passage of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act. Dolarson, working and staying on this site as the Capitol School's janitor from 1851 to 1854, aided freedo1n seekers brought here by abolitionists, such as Asher Array. He hid them in his home and in the Finney Barn before helping the1n cross into Canada. In 1854 he joined the California Gold Rush. Later, back in Detroit, the Dolarsons lived on Croghan Street, where he died on May 9, 1889." The marker's location in downtown Detroit adds another layer of resonance. It's not just a plaque--it's a portal into a time when the city was a critical junction for those seeking freedom in Canada. Dolarson's story, preserved here, reminds passersby that history isn't only made by generals and governors--it's shaped by janitors, farmers, and fugitives who dared to act. [Review 1007 of 2025 - 482 in Michigan - 24561 overall]

Don't expect any books here. This place is a bookless library. It took a quick moment to get over…read morethere aren't any books here. It's really a spot if you need to come study. I guess each floor has its own noise level for your preference. If you need it real quiet so you can concentrate, then head straight up to the third floor

As a major university library, there is not anything special to expect. The first floor is supposed…read moreto be "Silent Study", the second floor is a madhouse with students playing video games and screwing around, and the third floor is another quiet floor. If you are studying with a group of people, you should reserve a study room online- most have whiteboards and TV hookups to display things from your laptop. I always bring Clorox wipes here- they do not clean the desks off enough- they are always disgusting.

This unassuming fountain has been wrapped in wired fencing during the massive RO park and…read morerenovation rehaul, which moved and developed all new buildings for the police station and the city hall to place them closer to the 44th District court and built a massive parking structure to support all of the staff and guests at the Henry Ford offices and walk-in clinic on the other side of the fountain. I don't recall how long the fountain has been shrouded in fencing, but it's been quite a while and yet it sits quietly every day and month that passes for the wire fences to be removed and for all passerby's to take notice of the star statues at the base and the ever defying gravity couple at the top. I pass by this statue at least twice a day or more. It used to have a line of trees along the pathway to the fountain and smatterings of old trees surrounding it too. I do hope the city will reinstall that picturesque walkway I have come to love every holiday season on my evening walks in town, it will be a huge blemish to the city, if the beauty of the fountain and surroundings are lost during this renovation.

Waiting for a table at Dime Store in a beautiful atrium with gorgeous pillars and a dizzying…read morevertical view while drinking coffee.

Beautiful building with great shops, but the old white female guard on the front desk in evening is…read moresuper rude and nasty, so rude and nasty, it ruins the experience

The Conely Branch of the Detroit Public Library system is one of the most beautiful structures in…read morethe collection. The design of the building harkens back to the early 20th century. It is a large, redbrick building that exudes strength and confidence. The large study room in the rear is surrounded by windows. The whole place is topped off with a beautiful roof. Some of the trees have been left on the site so the general area is given a parklike air. One difficulty with the place is that parklike expanse. Most of it has been fenced in. I realize that there may be difficulties in the neighborhood but to turn one of the few trustworthy areas where children may play or sit outside and read in peace into a fenced in space that they can only look at but never enter is not nice. The library has a great variety of materials. The staff is knowledgeable and hardworking. As Detroit grows I am sure this library will continue to be appreciated and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. "The Conely Branch Library located at 4600 Martin Street on Detroit's Southwest side, just a short distance from Chadsey High School, is one of many legacy libraries that Andrew Carnegie bequeathed to towns all across America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Named for Edwin Conely, a prominent local attorney and a member of the Library Commission, the branch library opened on September 15, 1913, in a part of Detroit that at the time was a rural area. Over the course of the next 13 years, the area grew so much that it was necessary to add a large room to the rear of the original library building, thus ensuring that the library could best serve the community for decades to come. By March of 2000, the years of constant use had affected the building to the point that it required extensive restoration. A portion of the capital improvement funds made available by Detroit voters was used to restore this wonderful old building to its former glory and to bring it into the new century. Today, Detroit can be proud of this Carnegie Library. Not only is it one of an ever-diminishing number of Carnegie libraries still in operation, but it is also one of the few that have been completely restored. The flavor of the period is alive for all to see. Carnegie structures were the first to mark the beginning of the modern library system and their continuation renews the legacy of the past while affirming a commitment to the future. The Conely Branch has a collection of materials in Polish, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Source: http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/branch/conely"

I love this library I forgot her name, but she was the nicest person I ever met and I will…read moredefinitely be going back. I got a library card off topic but hope you love it bye!