Motor City is an amazing place and it’s skyline has been featured in more than one motion picture. If you’re scrolling through the direct star tv channels this weekend keep an eye out for Detroit in some of these hit films.
8 Mile: Perhaps a little grittier than most, 8 Mile shows the town in a whole new light. Eminem is the pride of Detroit and he certainly pays homage to his roots so it’s worth a watch to Read the rest of this entry »

Eaton Tower was constructed between 1926 and 1928. It was the second tallest sky scraper in Michigan with 34 floors. This tower was named after Theodore Eaton Jr. who was a Detroit importer of chemicals and dyes. In 1945 a Detroit insurance broker, David Broderick bought the tower and renamed it Broderick Tower. Mr. Broderick passed away in 1955. Between 1963 and 1976 ownership of the tower changed many times. In 1976, the Higgins family of Detroit purchased part ownership of the tower. During its history from 1928 to 1976 there have been many restaurants, bars, grills, and clubs in the tower. Currently Read the rest of this entry »

The Motor City is once again alive and ready to entertain locals. Although the city has experienced ups and downs, it can still hold up to its reputation of being a popular nightlife destination. Locals may be familiar with a old club called Cliff Bell’s. They will be surprised to know that is has been renovated and is ready to entertain guest.

History of Cliff Bell’s

Cliff Bell’s is a jazz club that began in a Detroit neighborhood in 1935. The owner Cliff Bell was an ambitious entrepreneur that contributed to the club’s success until he retired in 1958. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are traveling in Illinois there is a interesting attraction that should not be missed. In a graveyard in Geneva, Illinois there is a giant stone shaped like a easy chair. This grave marker was put in place in many years ago by Mr. and Mrs Naylor. The chair is life size and can actually be sat on. There is a small engraving on the back that simply says “pals”. No one knows why such a grave marker was used, Read the rest of this entry »

The Book Tower on Washington Boulevard in Detriot is like no other. It is a piece of the cities skyline. A renaissance style architecture is on the oldest buildings in the city. Francis Palms had purchased a lot of land on Washington Boulevard. He was one of the cities wealthiest men. In 1916 his grandsons wanted to turn the street into an upscale area. They first built the Book Building, which was named after them, the Book brothers. Read the rest of this entry »

Detroit’s elite of the 1930s loved the big-band sound. Musicians like Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, the Dorseys and Cab Calloway were popular. The Vanity Ballroom opened in 1929, and it was the place to see and be seen.
The Vanity Ballroom was a magnificent building, built with an Aztec theme, which incorporated an Art Deco style. The 5,000 foot maple dance floor, accessed by using a massive grand staircase, welcomed up to 2,000 people five nights a week. Dancers enjoyed Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most beautiful ballparks in major league baseball is Comerica Park. This home to the Detroit Tigers is one of the newer parks in baseball. The entrance to this gorgeous park is located near Fox Theater and between two historical churches. As you walk through the park you will notice the eight statues of great Tigers such as Al Kaline or Ty Cobb. You may look up and notice the enormous scoreboard with two fearsome tigers perched on top. As you look at the stretching grass of Read the rest of this entry »

The Belle Isle Aquarium is located in Detroit, Michigan. It opened back in 1904 and at the time of its closure in 2005 was the longest open Aquarium in the continent.
It was closed on April 5, 2005 due to low attendance. It was costing the city 500,000 a year, and faced with mounting deficits, they could no longer afford the cost. In August of that year, the citizens of Detroit voted to reopen the aquarium by a margin of 88-12, however it remains closed to date.
In January Read the rest of this entry »