When the history of Motown is written 2 contemporary lists will find Detroit at the top:
#1 Cities that suffered Race Riots in the 1960's
- DETROIT
- Washington, DC
- Los Angeles
- Baltimore
- Newark
- Louisville
- Chicago
- Milwaukee
- Philadelphia
- Cleveland
#2 Cities that suffered Economic Death in the last 25 years of the 20th Century
- DETROIT
- Youngstown
- Cleveland
- Pittsburgh
- St. Louis
- Buffalo
- Baltimore
- Rochester
- Toledo
- Gary
Here are some beautiful and poignant photographs of a few of the decaying architectural masterpieces of the Motor City.
The Book Cadillac Hotel
The Calvary Presbyterian Church & Abundant Life Christian Center
The Crystal Ballroom of the Fort Shelby Hotel
The East Methodist Church
The Atrium of the Farwell Office Building
The Fisher Body 21 Automobile Factory
The Lee Plaza Hotel
The Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Church
The Michigan Central Train Station
The National Theatre
The St. Christopher House - former Public Library
The St. Cyrils Greek Orthodox Church
The United Artists Theater
The Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church
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