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 by traveldave
During its long history, the city was taken over from the French and controlled by the British, and then it eventually became American territory.
Detroit's fortunes began in 1903, when Henry Ford established the Ford Motor Company in the city. By 1905, Ford was mass producing cars and perfecting the assembly line. The success brought about by the automobile industry led to Detroit having the first paved concrete road in the nation in 1909, the country's first traffic light in 1915, and the first urban freeway in 1942.
During Detroit's boom years, blacks from the south immigrated to the city in search of good jobs and a better life. As a result, Detroit became a center for jazz and the blues. "Motown" was the nickname given to the city by black musicians who found success there.
Detroit's success was short-lived. Between the 1950s and 1980s, whites fled to the suburbs, and the city lost nearly 1,000,000 residents. The automobile industry suffered a downturn, leading to hyper-unemployment. Race riots in 1967 and recession in the 1970s almost killed the city.
Many of the buildings in the downtown area are boarded up and abandoned. Many buildings in other parts of the city have been burned and remain as burned out shells. Detroit has one of the nation's worst reputations for crime, violence, and urban decay. Leave a Comment
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Visit Mackinac Island, home of many turn-of-the18th century industrialist millionaires from Chicago, Gary, Ind. and Detroit. The Island was also the scenic backdrop for the movie 'SOMEWHERE IN TIME'.My fondest memory is a very bittersweet one. We had just lost my wifes best friend ( and almost like another sister to me) to breast cancer about 5 weeks earlier, and she and my wife always loved watching the movie. I teased them more than once saying I was going to take them there one year, so the ferry boat ride over to Mackinac Island was a very tearful one. Somehow or another, I know Ginny was there with us in her spirit, and our moods cheered as we saw things that reminded us of her as we explored the island and especially the Grand Hotel and it's majestic setting and grounds..
Having lunch at the Grand Hotel.Bean and I thought we were the cat's meow when we dined on fresh salmon and other delicious treats from the lunch buffet.Prices at the Grand Hotel are on a very Grand proportion, but so is the quality and service. Make sure you at least visit the place and have a glass of iced tea out the wicker chairs and loveseats on the 600-plus foot veranda across the front of the Grand Hotel.
My wife and I also dined quite well at the Mission Point Resort's restaurant and were impressed with all facets of the dinner( except our children's typical nice restaurant behavior) . Funny, I don't recall any Mickey D's or Boiger Queen's there.
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 Michigan winter by ant1606
Best comfort in spring and fall, while summers can be very hot and humid and winters are bitter cold with crisp air. Snowfall can be abundant but it rarely accumulates over one foot or two (30-60 cm) in the southern portion of the Lower Peninsula.
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If you could only visit one place in Michigan, I would suggest you go to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Take a boat ride out into Lake Superior for a gorgeous view of the shore, then drive around to the various waterfalls and lookout points scattered throughout the park.
I live a half hour from Lake Michigan, and I've always loved it and the Great Lakes in general. Whenever I'm far away, the beach is what I miss most. Leave a Comment
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 by rossandkelli
Oh, and you must get out on one of the lakes, Huron, Michigan, St. Clair and watch a sunrise and sunset...they are magical. The sky explodes with new colors every time!
This picture is of Pictured Rock in the North Central part of the UP. Visiting here any time of year is beautiful!
I met my husband here! I was visiting MI with a friend and we went out on the boat with a bunch of people, where I was introduced to Ross. We hit it off, was like we knew each other forever! We talked all night and then at 2am we decided to take the SeaDoo for a spin, it's illegal because there are no lights on it and we got chased by the coast guard police! It was really funny, we were hiding in these reeds and they were flashing lights over our heads looking for us. We got away of course! Ended up building a bon-fire for the night and chatted till the sun came up (it was a magnificent sunrise). This was the end of August in 1999 and I moved to MI 5 months later...ahhh, meant to be!
Sorry about the picture being off center but it is located at Pictured Rock Northern tip of the UP. Leave a Comment
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 Exhibits by seagoingJLW
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is located at 20900 Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn.
For information phone:
313-982-6100 Leave a Comment
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 Ford's Rouge Plant by seagoingJLW
Be prepared to swelter. After all, they are heating and molding iron and steel. Leave a Comment
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 Kellogg's by seagoingJLW
Called Kellogg's Cereal City USA it has been named by the Discovery Channel as the second best factory tour for kids anywhere. These days you are welcomed by Tony the Tiger.
Kellogg's is located at 171 West Michigan Avenue.
For information phone:
269-962-6230
or
800-970-7020
FAX:
269-962-3787 Leave a Comment
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 by Aussie666
Spending a great day fishing with my son Tyler and brother Mark (left). Leave a Comment
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You have to hit the beaches. They are so soothing to the soul. It really doesn't matter where in Michigan you go except maybe the East side. Certain areas are very mucky and virtually useless except for natural preservation.
Big Red lighthouse and going through the channel by boat. Fun. Leave a Comment
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