2007-01-12 11:39:27 · 7 answers · asked by laedeb 3 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Detroit
The first paved continuous mile of road in the US was on M1 which we now call Woodward Ave, that runs through the center of town. The Renaissance Hotel at 75 stories (73 functional) was the tallest hotel in the world when it was built, it is still the tallest in North America. The city is over 300 years old. It was "discovered" by Cadillac in 1701. Antoine Cadillac.
2007-01-12 11:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Scott I 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The University of Detroit/Mercy, a Jesuit college (at one point was attended only by whites) sits smack dab in the middle of the ghetto. When I attended school there, there was a gate surrounding the campus - as if that was going to keep out the bad elements. Southfield was all white and any black person caught there after a certain time at night was locked up. Reminded me much of the south. The Lafayette Towers on Orleans was the home of Diana Ross for a period of time. I lived in the East Tower on Orleans and wouldn't you know - the mayor lived two floors above me on 22nd. Dot and Etta's has the best shrimp in town. I found it unique that in April of one year as I was headed down south for spring break, I returned to knee deep snow - in April....Greektown is the absolute BOMB for good food and fun. All in all - if unique is what you seek - Detroit is the place - I'd never live there again in my life.
2007-01-13 16:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are known as Hockey Town. Joe Louis Arena is the home of the Redwings. It is the home to the Automotive big three, G.M. Chrysler, and Ford. There is so many good things about the city that not many ever hear. It really is a unique place. We have casinos here as well. man there really is to many things to list.
2007-01-12 14:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Biker 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's big and has some really old builds some builds down town Detroit are from the 20's
2007-01-13 10:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have the best Coneys in the country. (American, Lafeyette Coney Island).
2007-01-12 11:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When put before an i, n, o, s, a, u, r - it spells DINOSAUR
2007-01-12 11:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by wickywickyjoka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ITS BIG
2007-01-12 11:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by drunknfaded 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋