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Tim Stafford

Tim Stafford is a poet, storyteller, and educator from Lyons, IL. He is the author of the poetry book, "The Patron Saint of Making Curfew" published by Haymarket Books and he writes the travel blog "Second and Below". His work has appeared on HBO Def Poetry Jam and in numerous anthologies. He appears regularly at literature festivals across the US and Europe including the 2010 Zurich Poetry Slam Invitational, 2011 German National Poetry Slam in Hamburg, 2014 Woerdz Festival in Luzern, Switzerland, and the 2015 International Spoken Word Festival in Kiel, Germany.

www.timstaffordwrites.com

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Detroit, Michigan

Grand Trunk Pub

The grandiose interior of this bar speaks to its past as home to famous jewelers and railway offices.

Rebecca Byrne

Added by Rebecca Byrne

Detroit, Michigan

Giant Boxing Arm of Joe Louis

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

nbj914

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Detroit, Michigan

The Dequindre Cut Greenway

This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork.

nbj914

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Detroit, Michigan

Guardian Building Art Deco Lobby

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

jessicahester1

Added by jessicahester1

Detroit, Michigan

Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry

These enduring murals depicting a distinctly Marxist tribute to capitalism could not even be defeated by McCarthyism.

Added by DoctorMoog42

Detroit, Michigan

Motown Museum

Berry Gordy Jr.'s old home was the original headquarters of Motown Record Corporation.

nbj914

Added by nbj914

Detroit, Michigan

Heidelberg Project

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

Dylan

Detroit, Michigan

John K. King Used & Rare Books

This sprawling bookstore spans four floors and has more than a million books in stock.

AbiInman

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Detroit, Michigan

Grande Ballroom

Abandoned concert venue legendary for its rock counterculture.

Allison

Added by Allison

Westchester, Illinois

Wolf Road Prairie

One of the finest examples of a black soil prairie that was barely saved by the Great Depression.

Tim Stafford

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Woodstock, Illinois

Woodstock Opera House

This small-town opera house has appeared much more in national culture and history than its charming setting might suggest.

Added by herrCRL

New Orleans, Louisiana

St. Louis Cathedral

This cathedral dedicated to Louis IX, sainted King of France, holds many secrets.

Doc Nicholas

Added by Doc Nicholas

Lübeck, Germany

Half Tower

A tilted half-timbered house from 1672 is built into a salvaged segment of a medieval wall.

Luis Morato

Added by Luis Morato

Chicago, Illinois

David Wallach Memorial Fountain

A 19th-century horse lover's bequest led to the construction of this unique fountain in Chicago.

Added by dpalmer01

Chicago, Illinois

Essanay Studios

This landmark of the Chicago silent film industry may not be in the picture business anymore but it still stands proudly.

Added by christianisgroovy

Manitou Springs, Colorado

Miramont Castle Museum

This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.

Rick Sheridan

Added by Rick Sheridan

Little Hollywood Land Museum

Walk through the sets of old western films at this small museum in Utah.

RachelCassidy

Added by RachelCassidy

Indianapolis, Indiana

John Dillinger's Grave

The body of one of the world's most famous outlaws is covered in cement and iron to prevent it from being stolen.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

West Chicago, Illinois

Winfield Mounds

Burial mounds of prehistoric Native Americans who lived along the DuPage River.

richkraetsch

Added by richkraetsch

Anchorage, Alaska

The Seward Highway

Considered by many to be one of the most dangerous highways in Alaska.

rbt45769

Added by rbt45769

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Petroglyph National Monument

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

Added by syabek

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Neon Museum

Old neon signs from the City of Brotherly Love provide a snapshot of the city’s evolution.

Max Ufberg

Added by Max Ufberg

Fairbanks, Alaska

Haul Road (Dalton Highway)

This gravelly, dangerous highway is the only road in the United States that leads to the Arctic Ocean.

bryanwoerner

Added by bryanwoerner

Valparaiso, Indiana

Chapel of the Resurrection at Valparaiso University

This midcentury chapel is a bold architectural statement and a symbol of Indiana's Lutheran heritage.

Added by herrCRL