The bones of an old zoo crumbling in the shadow of a new one.

The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.

Advice-columnist's bell tower, paid for with pennies.

Standing guard on top of an old, vacant ice cream shop.

This life-sized effigy commemorates the dedicated abolitionist and social reformer.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

The pieces in this sculpture garden are made from demolished buildings that were once landmarks of Motor City.

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

Detroit’s Eastern Market has been transformed into an outdoor museum with colorful murals that address social issues and symbolize the city.

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.

The world’s largest Masonic temple was saved by the White Stripes.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

This feline raises a friendly paw at drivers barreling toward the freeway.

One of Detroit’s oldest blues clubs stands in defiance of the passage of time and the city’s shifting fortunes.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.

Detroit housing collective working to create an "environment for revolutionary change."

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

This historic Jewish cemetery sits right in the heart of a Detroit car factory.

Enormous small-business mecca in the Midwest, serving dozens of artists.

This former industrial site has transformed into a community sculpture garden that hosts monthly Full Moon parties.