Detroit Pictures

By Matt Makai on 07.24.2013.

I spent a few quick days in Detroit catching up on work between my time in Chicago and Buffalo. Most of my time was spent downtown near the Renaissance Center where I stayed but I also checked out Royal Oak a little ways north of downtown.

Statue of Cadillac, founder of Detroit.

Statue of Cadillac, founder of Detroit.


Artwork in a park on the river looking up at the buildings downtown.

Artwork in a park on the river looking up at the buildings downtown.


A view of downtown Detroit with Tigers stadium in the middle.

A view of downtown Detroit with Tigers stadium in the middle.


Another view of downtown Detroit but to the other side.

Another view of downtown Detroit but to the other side.


Jacoby's restaurant in downtown Detroit.

Found a cool hole-in-the-wall spot for lunch, Jacoby's.


Looking up at the Renaissance Center which houses GM's headquarters.

Looking up at the Renaissance Center which houses GM's headquarters.


Looking out on the river that separates Detroit from Canada.

Looking out from the Renaissance Center to the river that separates Detroit from Canada.


High up view looking on the river that separates Detroit from Canada.

Canada on the left, Detroit on the right.


Closer view of buildings in downtown Detroit.

Closer view of buildings in downtown Detroit.


Stone memorial for fallen soldiers from Royal Oak, Michigan.

Memorial for fallen World War II soldiers in Royal Oak, Michigan.


Memorial plaque for fallen soldiers from Royal Oak, Michigan.

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