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Detroit, Michigan

Grand Army of the Republic Building

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.
ronin Added by ronin
Detroit, Michigan

The Caryatids of Book Tower

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.
Madiha Bataineh Added by Madiha Bataineh
Detroit, Michigan

Giant Boxing Arm of Joe Louis

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.
nbj914 Added by nbj914
Chicago, Illinois

Rosehill Cemetery

Chicago's largest cemetery is full of beautiful Victorian monuments and more than a few ghost stories.
kimmipage Added by kimmipage
Chicago, Illinois

Historic Garfield Station Entrance

The original Garfield station is the oldest station facility on the "L", with the station house dating from 1892.
Amy Weber Added by Amy Weber
Chicago, Illinois

The Secret Mermaid

This unauthorized stone mermaid was secretly carved out of public stone before being permanently preserved.
Paul Dailing Added by Paul Dailing
Chicago, Illinois

Meyers Ace Hardware

An unassuming store hides relics of its former life as the jazz club that hosted some of the best black performers of the 1920s and '30s.
Paul Dailing Added by Paul Dailing
Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Water Cribs

These chunky stone towers out in Lake Michigan are the key to Chicago’s drinking water.
Elliot Carter Added by Elliot Carter
Chicago, Illinois

Busy Beaver Button Co.

The world's only known button museum.
Rebekah Otto Added by Rebekah Otto
Chicago, Illinois

Hot Doug's

Hot Doug's "Hot Dog" Stand.
Chicago, Illinois

Bubbly Creek

This cheerfully-named branch of the Chicago River is the fetid result of years of blood, entrails, and meatpacking waste.
Josh Added by Josh
Chicago, Illinois

North Avenue Baths Facade

Former bath house turns gastropub.
Added by lizzieboyle
Chicago, Illinois

Flat Iron Building

Not to be confused with the iconic New York City skyscraper, this Chicago building is a vibrant hub for artists.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Chicago, Illinois

Myopic Books

A Bibliophile's Dream.
Added by lizzieboyle
Chicago, Illinois

The Violet Hour

A speakeasy takes on Chicago's drinking culture.
Added by lizzieboyle
Chicago, Illinois

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Orthodox church partially financed by Tsar Nicolas II.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Chicago, Illinois

Wicker Park

Once called the "Polish Gold Coast" it is an icon of the neighborhood that bears its same name.
Chicago, Illinois

Championship Vinyl in "High Fidelity"

Where Cusack's record store from the film "High Fidelity" was located.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Chicago, Illinois

Division Street Russian and Turkish Baths

A European-style bath house in Chicago.
Added by lizzieboyle
Chicago, Illinois

Rainbo Club

Beloved bar home to musicians of all eras and reputations.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Chicago, Illinois

Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co.

This shop for all your super spy needs hides an educational secret.
HJHausman Added by HJHausman
Chicago, Illinois

Nelson Algren Memorial Fountain

Odd, decrepit fountain honors Chicago author who had mixed feelings about his hometown.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Chicago, Illinois

Ida Crown Natatorium

An eccentric park and pool.
Added by lizzieboyle
Chicago, Illinois

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art

Nonprofit art center that promotes outsider, intuitive, and self-taught art.
Added by xsegax