Michigan Theater in Detroit
The Michigan Theater in Detroit was designed by architects Cornelius and George Rapp. This 4,038 seat venue opened in 1926 and it cost $3.5 million to build. It once hosted legends such as the Marx […]
City Photos
My Farewell to Joe Louis Arena in Detroit
My Farewell to the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit – Former Home of the Detroit Red Wings I had a chance to take some photos of Joe Louis Arena when I was picking up my […]
Happy 314th Birthday to the City of Detroit
Settled by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in 1701, the City of Detroit is celebrating its 314th Birthday. History resources: http://www.historytoday.com/richard-cavendish/founding-detroit; http://detroithistorical.org/learn/history-resources; http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection Photography by Rod Arroyo www.PortraitsByRod.com Above, the spectacular Detroit skyline. Below, the Scott Fountain on […]
Valentine Distilling’s Liberator Old Tom Gin Named Best Cask Gin in the World
By Rod Arroyo Congratulations to Valentine Distilling Co. (aka Valentine Vodka) for winning the “World’s Best Cask Gin” Award in London. As reported in Crain’s Detroit Business, the Ferndale-based company is winning many awards for […]
Soldiers and Sailors Monument – Campus Martius – Detroit – Photo
By Rod Arroyo The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is among Detroit’s oldest pieces of public art. It was one of the first monuments to honor Civil War veterans in the United States. The bronze and […]
Chrysler House (Dime Building) Detroit – Daniel Burnham’s Detroit Jewel
By Rod Arroyo Chrysler House (Dime Building) Detroit was built in 1912. It is one of the examples of architect Daniel Burnham’s amazing work in Detroit. Daniel Burnham is considered the father of American city […]
Detroit Institute of Arts – Stunning on a Cold Winter Day
By Rod Arroyo The Detroit Institute of Arts, the second building constructed as part of Detroit’s Cultural Center. A winter view from the steps of the Detroit Public Library. Across the street, inside the Detroit […]
Belle Isle Winter
By Rod Arroyo I had a chance this past weekend to do a winter photo shoot on Belle Isle in Detroit. The winds were blowing 20-30 mph, which I believe added to the winter feel […]