Detroit Then and Now (Then & Now) | 
| Author: Cheri Y. Gay
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 183338
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 9.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 1571456899
Dewey Decimal Number: 977.434
EAN: 9781571456892
ASIN: 1571456899
Publication Date: May 7, 2002
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Product Description
Famous the world over for automobile manufacture and the distinctive sounds of Motown music, Detroit, the Motor City, celebrates its 300th birthday in 2001. Detroit Then & Now is a fascinating look at this city's great history, taking historic photographs from the dawn of the camera age and comparing them with full-color photographs of the same scenes as they are during the Tricentennial. Despite an industrial heritage, the city has its culture including art museums, a historical museum and the Cranbrook Academy of Art, as well as a great zoological park, beaches, and marinas. With a reputation for sports and music, Detroit is as vibrant a city today as it ever has been. This book is a fascinating documentation of history and change in one of the United States' most important cities.
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 A WORTHY READ. December 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
AS A NATIVE DETROITER(EAST DETROIT ACTUALLY)I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE INTERESTING IF NOT SOMEWHAT DISHEARTENING.THE AUTHOR HAS DONE A GOOD JOB OF SHOWING HOW A ONCE GREAT CITY IS SLOWLY DESTROYING ITSELF FROM WITHIN.THE LACK OF FORESIGHT ON THE PART OF THE CITY AND ITS' FAILURE TO PROTECT ITS' ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE IS SAD.DETROIT COULD TAKE A LESSON FROM NEW YORK ON HOW TO PROTECT AND REVITALIZE ITS MANY BUILDINGS.THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS THE CITY AS IT WAS AND HOPES FOR ITS' POSSIBLE REJUVENATION IN THE FUTURE.
Detroit Then And Now June 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent contrast between what Detroit used to look like and what it looks like today. The Renaissance Center development is especially stunning. The Comerica Building is also very impressive. Detroit needs to continue revitalizing old abandoned industrial sites. Overall, an excellent book that I recommend.
Greatest book of photos on Detroit February 19, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I got this book from my library through an ILL, and this book is GREAT! I am 17 and planning on relocating to Detroit, and wanted to see what the city looks like. This book is the only one with actual photos of Detroit in and around the city. Wonderful pictures from earlier times until now. The book was so good, I went out and bought it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to see detroit or for anyone who wants to see one of the best cities in the world.
 Somewhat Disappointing Book December 30, 2005
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is fine or those new to Detroit, but as one who knows Detroit well, this book doesn't provide much.
Most of the photos are taken at a different area then it was originally taken from. I could see it being acceptable if it were no longer possible, but in most cases the area is possible.
The information is good for the most part, but more could have been added for those whom already know the story.
Great pictorial in color!! August 30, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Absorbing book in magnificent color on Detroit's past and present. Worthwhile for anyone interested in history of the city of Detroit.
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