Posts Tagged ‘historical sites’

Detroit (97): Fort Street

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Looking toward northeast from the intersection of the Washington Avenue and Fort Street at Detroit, Michigan.

On the left is the Theodore Levin United States Courthouse.

The tall building behind the courthouse is the Cadillac Place. The Cadillac Place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (39): Grand Circus Park

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

The Grand Circus Park as seen from the Detroit People Mover Station located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Woodward and Park avenues at Detroit, Michigan.

On the left is the Central United Methodist Church.

On the right is the Detroit Opera House.

Further ahead is the Comerica Park.

 

Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (38): Woodward Avenue

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Looking northward from the Detroit People Mover Grand Circus Park Station located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Woodward and Park avenues at Detroit, Michigan.

Further ahead is the Central United Methodist Church.

Behind the Central United Methodist is the St. John’s Episcopal Church.

 

Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (36): Park Avenue

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Looking westward from the Detroit People Mover Grand Circus Park Station located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Woodward and Park avenues at Detroit, Michigan.

On the right is the Grand Circus Park Historic District.

 

Park Avenue, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (35): Woodward Avenue

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Looking northward from the Detroit People Mover Grand Circus Park Station located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Woodward and Park avenues at Detroit, Michigan.

On the left is the Central United Methodist Church.

 

Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (16): Guardian Building

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

The Guardian Building located at the south corner of the intersection of the Woodward Avenue and the Congress Street at Detroit, Michigan.

The Guardian Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Guardian Building, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (9): Randolph Street

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Looking toward the intersection of Monroe and Randolph streets at Detroit, Michigan.

The metalic building further ahead is the Renaissance Center, also known as the GM Renaissance Center. The Renaissance Center is the General Motors world headquarters.

The domed building in front of the Renaissance Center is the Wayne County Building. The Wayne County Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Randolph Street, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

Detroit (3): Parking Lots

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Parking lots located at the intersection of the Lafayette Avenue and the Brush Street at Detroit, Michigan.

On the left is the Wayne County Building. The Wayne County Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The tall building on the right of the Wayne County Building is the Comerica Tower.

 

Parking Lots, Detroit, Michigan / December 2006

University of Vermont (17): Waterman Building

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The Waterman Building at the University of Vermont at Burlington, Vermont.

The Waterman Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Waterman Building, University of Vermont, Burlington / August 2007

University of Vermont (3): Prospect Street

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Looking northward from the intersection of Prospect and College streets at the University of Vermont at Burlington, Vermont.

On the left is the Waterman Building. The Waterman Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Prospect Street, University of Vermont, Burlington / August 2007

Burlington (6): First Baptist Church

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

The First Baptist Church located at the southwest corner of the intersection of St. Paul and Bank streets at Burlington, Vermont.

The First Baptist Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

First Baptist Church, Burlington, Vermont / August 2007

Louisville (79): Fourth Street Live!

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Fourth Street Live!, an entertainment and retail complex located on the 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

The street is closed for New Year celebrations.

On the right is the Meidinger Tower.

The brown building next to the Meidinger Tower is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On the left is the Starks Building. The Starks Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fourth Street Live!, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (78): Fourth Street Live!

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Fourth Street Live!, an entertainment and retail complex located on the 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

The street is closed for New Year celebrations.

On the right is the Red Star Tavern.

Next to the tavern is the Meidinger Tower.

The brown building next to the Meidinger Tower is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fourth Street Live!, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (76): Fourth Street Live!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Looking southward from Fourth Street Live!, an entertainment and retail complex located on the 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

The street is closed for New Year celebrations.

On the left is the Starks Building. The Starks Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On the right is the Meidinger Tower.

The brown building behind the Meidinger Tower is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fourth Street Live!, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (73): Fourth Street Live!

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Fourth Street Live!, an entertainment and retail complex located on the 4th Street, between Liberty and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, as seen from the intersection of the 4th and Guthrie streets at Louisville, Kentucky.

On the left is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Behind the Seelbach Hotel is the Meidinger Tower.

Behind the Meidinger Tower is the AEGON Center.

Fourth Street Live!, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (62): 3rd Street

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Looking westward from the intersection of the 3rd Street and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

The glass covered building on the right is the Meidinger Tower.

In front of the Meidinger Tower is the Starks Building. The Starks Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

3rd Street, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (58): 3rd Street

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Looking northward from the intersection of 3rd and Chestnut streets at Louisville, Kentucky.

The tall building on the left is the Meidinger Tower.

The light colored building next to the Meidinger Tower is the Starks Building. The Starks Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Behind the Starks Building is the Fifth Third Bank Building.

3rd Street, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (52): A Historical Marker

Monday, September 14th, 2009

A historical marker about James Guthrie, a U.S. Senator from Kentucky, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 4th and Guthrie streets at Louisville, Kentucky.

The dark building on the left is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The glass building behind the Seelbach Hotel is the Meidinger Tower.

The domed-top building further ahead is the AEGON Center.

A Historical Marker, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (49): Muhammad Ali Boulevard

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Looking westward from the intersection of the 4th Street and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

On the left is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Behind the Seelbach Hotel is the
Kentucky Towers Apartments.

On the right is the Meidinger Tower.

 

Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Kentucky / December 2006

Louisville (48): 4th Street

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Looking southward from the intersection of the 4th Street and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Louisville, Kentucky.

On the right is the Seelbach Hotel, also known as the Seelbach Hilton. The Seelbach Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

4th Street, Louisville, Kentucky / December 2006