ZachariahDaMan

In 1846 when this was a farm on the outskirts of Detroit, a group of gentleman formed a corporation and purchased the land for use as a public cemetery. The trustees patterned the grounds after Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and utilized the ides of the famous nineteenth century landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Parent's Creek, renamed Bloody Run after the battle fought between Pontiac and the British in 1763, serves as the focus in the informal country garden landscape. Albert and Octavius Jordon designed the handsome Gothic Revival chapel, which opened for services in 1856. The chapel's limestone walls blend into the natural ravine and tree-shaded paths. Famous people buried here include General Russell Ager, geologist Douglass Houghton, and Territorial Governor Lewis Cass. Today was a really crappy day for pictures in Motown. It was raining all morning. I went to the cemetery yesterday but when I got out my camera to start snapping pictures I realized I forgot my memory card at home! A lot of my pics turned out like crap because of the rain but I will be going back sometime and I can get some more pics then.

Great thread! I've manages to fall in love with Pennsylvania when I've never even been there.

Here are pictures taken today from Detroit's oldest neighborhood. The Corktown Historic District consists of about 300 structures. ^The plaque reads: A WORKERS ROW HOUSE Circa 1840 Three attached, barn-frame row houses A restoration, preservation and museum project by: The Greater Corktown Development Corporation"

This might work for me. I've been wanting to visit Cleveland for a while now. Since I don't live nearby it'd have to be earlier in the day and the date shouldn't matter too much since I can usually get any day of work that I want.

Nope but I'm going to Detroit tomorrow morning so I will get some for ya.

Sunday I went to Chicago for the first time. Until then the biggest city I had been to was Detroit. What a great city!

0- because I was at work the whole night.

Thanks for the replies everyone! I'm still working on everyone's photo requests from the thread I made from them. Keep in mind if there is every anywhere in Detroit (or Michigan) you would like to see pics from then feel free to send me a message.

David and wimwar- I don't have pics of either of those places but I can get some soon.

No I didn't but I will sometime.

Yep, its right off of Woodward between 7 and 8 mile.

Great photos, I really need to get down to Cleveland sometime.

http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/detroit/d34.htm "BISHOP'S RESIDENCE In 1924-1926 this house was built as the official residence of Michael J. Gallagher (1866-1937), the Catholic bishop of Detroit. In 1937, Detroit became an archdiocese and Edward Cardinal Mooney resided here as archbishop until he died unexpectedly in Rome in 1958. The following year John Francis Dearden, the bishop of Pittsburgh, was appointed to the See of Detroit. He retired in 1980 and lived here until his death in 1988. No longer needed as an episcopal residence, the house was sold by the archdiocese in 1989. In order to convert the house for use as a private residence, the archdiocese removed all religious objects from the house--the papal throne, relics, the altar and the stations of the cross-- and declared the ground "profane" (no longer hallowed).

Great pics, the Immaculate Conception Church is a beauty!

Sure, I've never been to Royal Oak but I've heard how nice it is.

ColDayMan requested pictures from Mexicantown. If there is anything else there you guys want to see then go ahead and tell me. Bagley is the main road for Mexicantown. That's where all the restaurants are and for the most part all the nice buildings. On the far south side of Mexicantown there is a lot of newer houses. "STE. ANNE CHURCH On July 26, 1701, two days after his arrival, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the founder of Detroit, built a chapel dedicated to Ste. Anne, patron saint of New France. Father Francois Vaillant, a Jesuit, and Father Nicholas Constantine Delhalle, a Franciscan, were instrumental in the founding of the parish. The church records, which date from 1704, are now the second oldest continuous Roman Catholic parish records in the nation. From 1833 to 1844, Ste. Anne's was the Cathedral Church for the diocese of Michigan and the Northwest. The cornerstone for the present Gothic Revival building, the parish's eighth home, was laid in 1886. The handsome structure, designed by parishioner Leon Coquard, displays the oldest stained glass in the city. In the Gabriel Richard Chapel, enclosed in a marble tomb, lie the remains of Father Gabrial Richard."

Thanks for the pics, I've been wanting to see some from Canton for a while now. I love the Palace Theatre. I happen to live in Canton (Michigan that is).

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Here are where I will be going, feel free to throw in some more suggestions. There is some old Detroit neighborhoods I've been wanting to hit up for a while now. Mexicantown, Elmwood Cemetery, Corktown, Boston-Edison, Hamtramck (outside city), Palmer Woods, Indian Village, Sherwood Forest, University District, West Village, Woodbridge, Arden Park, East English Village, Grandmont-Rosedale.

Ypsilanti has 2 separate downtowns. The much bigger one is on Michigan Ave. but isn't in as good of shape and is more abandoned then Depot Town. "MICHIGAN CENTRAL FREIGHTHOUSE The Michigan Central Railroad (MCRR) came to Ypsilanti in 1838, transforming the farming community into a transportation center. This Italiante structure, built in 1878, increased the freight-handling capacity of the MCRR's Ypsilanti complex. Goods and produce were shipped across the U.S. and Canada. In 1979 the city acquired the building, opening it as a community center and farmers market the following year." All the plaques on the right have various historical information about the city.

I've been starting to go downtown more often, it really isn't a far drive at all. I was wondering if there is anything you guys would like me to get pictures of...any neighborhoods, buildings or anything at all?

Saline has a population of about 8,000. Downtown is located on Michigan Ave. which leads you from Detroit to Chicago. "SALINE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH In 1831, Presbyterian families from Newark, New York, traveled by boat through the Erie Canal to Detroit. Settling in the Saline area, they held their first religious service on July 18, 1831. Thereafter, services were held in schoolhouses, homes, and other church buildings until 1842 when they erected a frame structure on this site. In 1898 that building was replaced with the present church." "DAVENPORT HOUSE This handsome two-and-a-half story residence, constructed in 1875, was the home of William H. Davenport (1826-1909), prominent Saline citizen. In 1851 Davenport entered into partnership with H.J. Miller in a general store. He bought out Miller's interest in 1853 and became a leading city merchant. Later, Davenport started a private bank in 1885. Since 1902 this bank has been known as the Citizens' Bank of Saline. Well-known Detroit architect William Scott designed Davenport's elegant Second Empire home, built at a cost of $8,500. Downtown I found a little marker that says... "THE UNION BLOCK The joining together of many stores produced Saline's first major business block. The all wood framed buildings served the community from c 1830 to 1881 when a fire destroyed the entire block. Rebuilt of brick in Italianate Syle it prospered again as a business center house drug and clothing stores as well as the ticket office for the Old Maud Electric Car to Ypsilanti. In the late 20th century renovation of this downtown landmark has again joined together a variety of businesses to serve the community. SALINE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY"

What a view!

That's one gorgeous park. And cute dog too!

Awesome pics, I haven't seen too many from Indianapolis.

Cool shots