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Spirit of Detroit Statue - Profile of Spirit of Detroit Statue Sculptor: Location: In front of the City-County Building (aka Coleman A. Greektown Historic District History[edit] The area known today as Greektown was first settled in the 1830s by German immigrants, who created a primarily residential neighborhood in the area.[3] However, in the earliest years of the 20th century, most of the German residents began moving from the neighborhood into areas further from downtown.[3] As the Germans left the area, new Greek immigrants moved in, spurred by Theodore Gerasimos, the first documented Greek immigrant in Detroit.[3] The newly arrived Greeks established businesses in the neighborhood. By the 1920s, the area was becoming primarily commercial rather than residential, and the Greek residents began moving out; however, the restaurants, stores, and coffeehouses they established remained.[3] The next thirty years brought a melange of immigrants to the few residential spaces left in the neighborhood. Redevelopment in the 1960s led to the neighborhood becoming more commercialized to provide space for municipal buildings and parking.[3] References[edit]

Belle Isle Park It is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Belle Isle Conservatory, the Detroit Yacht Club on an adjacent island, the Detroit Boat Club, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, a Coast Guard station, and a municipal golf facility. The city had maintained a Nature Center where visitors were able to traverse wooded trails and view wildlife natural habitats. The island includes a half-mile (800 m) swimming beach. "Pig Island" in a French map of 1796 Downtown Detroit Cosmopolitan. Industrious. Cool. Detroit's international border and walkable riverfront are symbols of this city's cosmopolitan place in the world. In The D, museums showcase artistic genius and African-American history, the skyline shows our industry and the hangouts blend high style with laid-back cool. Experience three pro-sports teams, upscale casinos, theaters, a thriving cultural district and live entertainment venues that keep the beat all night long.

Metro Detroit The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is a major metropolitan area located in Southeast Michigan, constituted of the city of Detroit and its surrounding area. There are several definitions of the area, including the official statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget, a federal agency of the United States. Metro Detroit is known for its automotive heritage, arts, entertainment, popular music, and sports. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, parks, and beaches, with a recreational coastline linking the Great Lakes. Painting w/ a Twist Are you ready for a NEW experience in the Metro Area? We have the answer! This is a great place to have fun with your friends, or meet new friends; relax or just let your hair down and be you; or simply discover your inner artist.

- Detroit Moxie Greektown Casino Hotel Detroit Metro Times St. Clair Boat Harbor—Charles F. Moore Municipal—Saint Clair, Michigan City of Grosse Pointe Woods Diamond Jack's River Tours Welcome to the City of Troy, MI

An electronic gallery of artwork from all periods and cultures. by nda_librarian Apr 28

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