The museum moved on, but the diorama remain.

Weighing 30,000 pounds, this monument represents Detroit's first industrial era.

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

What was once the largest NFL stadium.

In this quiet park a rendition of a classic painting graces the outside of a charming restroom.

This former county courthouse was originally an opulent hotel and entertainment venue.

A preserved stump is all that remains of the once-mighty hardwood.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

The artwork honors those who are dedicated to preserving the beautiful Michigan peninsula.

This monument honors the band's impromptu performance at Cadillac highschool's homecoming decades ago.

A horse-drawn 1858 steam pumper fire engine encased in glass on the front lawn of a Michigan insurance company.

More than 150 snowmobiles fill this Michigan museum.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

This is the last hand-cranked chain ferry of its kind in operation in the United States.

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.

The statues honor the state transportation employees who've died while performing their work-related duties.

The birthplace of professional hockey on the shores of Portage Lake.

A lonely stone-sided terminal stands next to a grass airstrip on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula.

At the top of a local ski mountain is a hidden cemetery containing the graves of just two soldiers.

A tragedy and memorial that raised awareness about the dangers of unsealed mineshafts.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

Its floors are marked by colorful cues depicting Michigan's native fauna.

Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.

This museum in the woods evokes the work and lives of Michigan's 19-century lumberjacks.