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The owner doesn't seem to be putting up new Polaroids, but he is still working at his store. It is in an area that is kinda scary, but my trip inside the store was worth it!
[Traci Rowlett, 03/22/2021]Lawndale Market - The People's Polaroids:- Address:
- 1136 Lawndale St, Detroit, MI
- Directions:
- In southwest Detroit, northwest of I-75. Off the corner of Lawndale and Chamberlain Sts.
- Hours:
- Open from mid-afternoon until after dark. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 313-841-2531
Stand in front of the legendary champion's arm for the gloves-off nightmare of every boxing challenger.
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Hart Plaza
- Address:
- E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
- Directions:
- Downtown, in the median of E. Jefferson Ave., between Hart Plaza and Spirit of Detroit Plaza. One block from the river, at E. Jefferson and Woodward Aves.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Mural commemorates Motown great Stevie Wonder. Painted in Spring 2019 by London-based artist Richard Wilson. The 100-foot-tall, 8,000-square-foot painting is on the south wall of Detroit's Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
[jtsortofbored, 08/19/2020]100-Foot-High Stevie Wonder Mural:- Address:
- 1451 Brush St., Detroit, MI
- Directions:
- Downtown, on the west side of Brush St., between Gratiot Ave. and Madison St. The mural faces south.
Trash vs Art?? People were sitting on the porch, and another man was sweeping. Viewing the piles of things makes you wonder...is one person's trash another person's art?
[Cajun Wonder Woman, 07/24/2020]The Heidelberg Project:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 3600 Heidelberg St., Detroit, MI
- Directions:
- East side of the city. Along the 3600 block of Heidelberg St., between Ellery and Mt. Elliot Sts.
- Phone:
- 313-974-6894
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Detroit, Michigan - Totem Car
Sad -- someone painted it black, then unattractive graffiti...not street art.
[Cajun Wonder Woman, 07/24/2020]Totem Car:- Directions:
- Northeast of downtown. From M-3/Gratiot Ave. turn north onto St. Aubin St., then make the second left onto Alfred St. Drive a half-block. Car on the left.
- Hours:
- Aug. 2020: Reported gone.
- Status:
- Gone
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Not worthwhile for a visit... unless it is repainted.