This 63-ft. lighthouse in Milliken State Park is a replica of the larger Tawas Point Lighthouse located about three hours north of Detroit. While Tawas Point looks majestically over Lake Huron and functions, this one here is not accessible, but it serves as a beacon for vessels entering and exiting the marina. Additionally, the lighthouse deck provides great views of Windsor, Canada across the river and it's just one of the many highlights along Detroit's riverwalk.
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The Levi L. Barbour Memorial Fountain is a brainchild of celebrated sculptor Marshall Fredericks. This beautiful structure was Fredericks' entry for a competition where participants had to sculpt a memorial for Levi L. Barbour, a real estate baron then. The graceful wheeling gazelle depicted in the structure is the unique aspect of this masterpiece and it's sure to catch one's attention from afar. Additionally, four other animals, which are native to the state of Michigan are placed at the base of the structure and an expansive basin surrounds the dramatic memorial. The drama comes to life with water jets and one can only behold the artistic site in awe.
The Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District comprises of a number of primarily five storey buildings constructed around 1925 in a variety of architectural styles ranging from International Style, Colonial Revival, Art Deco to Mediterranean, Egyptian and Spanish. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the area was home to a striving LGBT community but numbers dwindled in this sought after neighborhood after crime increased in the 1980s.
Platted in 1805, the Woodward Avenue or the M-1 enjoys the honor of being called "Detroit's Main Street". Apart from being one of the busiest roads in the city, it is also home to some of the most important landmarks. Many theaters like the Fox Theater and Majestic Theater, churches, jazz clubs and nightclubs line the street. A visit to Detroit wont be complete until you have been on the Woodward Avenue.
This giant graffiti urban mural can be found standing proud on the Russell's Industrial Center's building number two. Measuring over 8,750 square feet, the mural is so big that it can be seen from Interstate 75. Depicting a towering Chimera, a mythological creature, the lion hybrid with wings and mechanical features is a testament to Detroit's spirit and history. The piece was commissioned by the Russell Industrial Center and was created by the talented artist, Kobie Solomon.
