Aug
15
2008
Fountains–have you seen the fantastic fountains in Detroit lately? Before summer slips away and the skies start to turn gray (hey, that rhymes!), take some time to revel in the beauty of Detroit’s outdoor fountains…
The Scott Memorial Fountain at Belle Isle
The Fountain at Grand Circus Park
The Woodward Fountain at Campus Martius
The Atrium Waterfall at Compuware HQ
The Dodge Fountain at Hart Plaza
I know I missed the Atrium Waterfall at the International Center; as soon as I get a picture, I’ll add it to this post. Did I miss any others? Please let me know in the “Comments” Section…
Shameless Plug: please read my husband’s blog The “D” Spot…
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Jul
11
2008
Campus Martius Park, Detroit’s “
Town Square“, has become an
all-season public gathering place for fun and relaxation for the City’s residents, visitors, and downtown workers.
Campus Martius, which officially opened in 2004, was developed through a partnership between the
City of Detroit and the
Detroit 300 Conservancy. There are festivals, concerts, drive-in-like movies, holiday celebrations; even outdoor ice-skating. Free wireless internet access is available…well, it works well
sometimes…
But “Campus Martius”? What kind of name is that? I admit, when I first heard that former Mayor Dennis Archer had chosen that name, I thought: “What? That sounds like something from outer space!”
In actuality, “Campus Martius” is Latin for “military ground and was named for the Campus Martius Stockade in Marietta, Ohio. In the center of Detroit’s Campus Martius is “The Point of Origin”, located at the intersection of Woodward and Monroe.
It was at this point in 1805, after the Great Detroit Fire, that Judge Augustus B. Woodward (after whom Woodward Avenue is named) and the surveyors he hired developed the Coordinate System from which Detroit’s streets radiate.
There is always something going on at Campus Martius! Check out the 24/7 Webcam!
Major Events for Summer 2008 include:
The “Summer in the Park” Series of Concerts
The “4th Fridays with Ford” Concerts
The “Comcast Summer Film Series“
Don’t be surprised…there is always something to celebrate in Detroit! We’ve got the Spirit!
Enjoy!
