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Motorama: 1913
July 1913. "The heart of Detroit." Landmarks in this panoramic view over the Campus Martius include, from left, Fort Street, the twin towers of the Dime Savings Bank, City Hall, the Majestic Building at the corner of Michigan and Woodward Avenues, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and the Detroit Opera House. Detroit Publishing glass negatives. View full size.
Something Is Missing Here
Why would none of the flagpoles have flags?
Tanks for the memories
We've discussed this area of downtown Detroit quite a bit, but I think I found one building we haven't. The Fowler Building is on the right side of the photo, between the Majestic Building and the Opera House. In the photo, it's roof has a water tank sitting on top of a block building. You can still see it today, although I suspect they no longer keep water in the tank.
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