The St. Florian Roman Catholic Church has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. This Roman Catholic Church was constructed for Polish immigrants that had moved to Michigan due to the employment opportunities the booming automobile sector presented in the early 1900s. Ralph Adams Cram of Cram and Ferguson designed the church building in Late Gothic Revival, Bungalow or Craftsman and Polish Cathedral architectural style, winning him many awards for the same.
As one of the oldest cemeteries in all of Michigan, the Elmwood Cemetery has been around since 1846. The cemetery began on a modest stretch of 42 acres (16.99 hectares), doubling in size over the years to a sprawling 86 acres (34.8 hectares). Lush vegetation and majestic groves of towering trees make this a serene and peaceful place to visit. You can see a special memorial for Civil War soldiers where a flag is flown continuously in their honor. Other notable memorials include famous governors, mayors, abolitionists, prominent businessmen and many others. The beautiful garden which surrounds these graves has been awarded a Level I accreditation by the Morton Arboretum and the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. To truly recognize the historic significance of the cemetery, go on one of the two free Tombstone Tales Guided Walking Tours.
Covering all aspects of the city, Show Me Detroit Tours is among the best in town. From folklore to legends, history to architecture, art and landmark, their 2-hour chauffeur driven van tour is intriguing. You can choose the pick up point from their venues in Downtown and Midtown or from certain hotels that they are associated with. The experienced docents will drive you around all the major areas of the town. Get to know Detroit like a local with all its quirks, secrets and trivia. The guides will enthrall you with their anecdote of the Motown and Motor City legacies.
The second oldest Catholic Church in the United States, Ste. Anne de Detroit was founded in 1701. Following a series of tragedies and change of locations, the current church, located near the Ambassador Bridge, is the eighth Ste. Anne's and dates back to 1886. It's a finely detailed Gothic structure with flying buttresses and four gargoyles near the entrance. The wood altar was taken from the 1818 church. It has the oldest stained glass in Detroit, a beautifully hand-carved communion rail and an impressive old pipe organ. Mass is celebrated daily, with some Sunday masses in Spanish. This is one of the city's greatest architectural and historic treasures.
Con casi un kilómetro y millones de artefactos en exposición, el museo Henry Ford de Dearborn ofrece un vistazo deslumbrante a la historia de los Estados Unidos y a los objetos que cambiaron para siempre la cultura del país y del mundo. El museo cuenta con un Ford Modelo T de 1909 y con el autobús de Rosa Parks, pero no gira en torno a los automóviles solamente: también tiene una locomotora, una cocina de la década de 1930 y el asiento en el que fue asesinado Abraham Lincoln, entre miles de otros artefactos del mundo del transporte, la fabricación, la vida doméstica, la tecnología y el entretenimiento. Si visitan el museo, deben entrar al teatro IMAX y disfrutar del mejor entretenimiento.
Built in 1841, this Roman Catholic church was originally founded by German immigrants. The church was rebuilt in 1884 with a Victorian Gothic style with details inspired by the Venetian Renaissance and the Pisan Romanesque style of architecture. Take a look inside and you'll be amazed at the solid granite columns! It's a perfect place to feel one with the almighty while appreciating the church's architectural beauty. The sight is a Contributing property of the country.