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**Angelo** · Jan-28-2008, 07:43 AM #1

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GREAT LAKES REGION

Welcome. An introduction to this thread can be found here.

If you live in one of the states surrounding the Great Lakes we'd love to see a bit of your town in this thread.

If you are uncertain of what to post, here's a suggestion: Choose a commercial center of your village, town or city. Be it a financial district, "downtown" area or other type of market center.

We will finesse these forums as we go depending on the level of posts and participation. But most importantly let's have fun doing this!

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][/FONT]Start your post with a title containing a) STATE b) CITY, TOWN or VILLAGE where you live.

example: WISCONSIN; MADISON

Then insert your photo and add a few lines of descriptive text to tell us about the image and your life in that location.

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djspinner2k · Jan-29-2008, 09:31 AM #2

hope this comes up.

infront of my window at work

jdryan3 · Jan-29-2008, 10:11 AM #3

A block away from Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. Right in the downtown area, the arena is built on the site of a state prison that was torn down in the late 1990s. The prison dates to the Civil War (POWs helped build it) and housed O Henry among other famous individuals. A major 4 lane road leading out of downtown went right by the front of the prison - and right in front of the death house!

DJT · Jan-31-2008, 10:25 AM #4

Every year 100k or more people make their way to Auburn, Indiana (population 15k) for the Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. This event takes place on Labor Day Weekend. There's the annual Kruse International Classic Car Auction (2000 cars), the ACD Club reunion, Craft Shows, Antique Shows, Cruise-in and the ACD Parade on Saturday. Activities take place from the Thursday before till the Tuesday after.
see more pics at smuggy: http://djtdesigns.smugmug.com

Here is a Duesenberg at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum

EDIT - First picture came up missing :?

Another Duesenberg on display at the court house square after the ACD Parade on Saturday.

jerryr · Feb-01-2008, 01:13 AM #5

Hi !
Ok, althought I am from the Detroit area, this picture is from Traverse City Michigan - Old Mission Pensinsula.
Traverse City Michigan is famous for its cherries, wine and beautiful scenery of northern Michigan!

More images can be seen here:

http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/1060889

and here

http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/3152315

enjoy !!! :) jerryr

**Angelo** · Feb-01-2008, 07:42 AM #6

thanks everyone

jensen photos · Feb-03-2008, 09:26 AM #7

Aurora is Illinois second largest city, with a population of 165,000. It's official moniker is "The city of lights" as Aurora was the first U.S city to have electric lights.

Aurora was mostly an industrial town, but the jobs moved on. Crime was rampant in the 1980's and 1990's, and in the mid 1990's Aurora was labeled "murder capital of the US".

Aurora has cleaned up a lot since then, kicked out the gangs, gentrified the downtown, and is marketing itself as a place for tech industries.

But still, A-town has character, and a lot of the past still mingles with the present, like the Downer Street Bridge, a reminder of what Aurora once was, good and bad:

And of course Hollywood Casino really brought in some money, with little crime:

captain78 · Feb-04-2008, 06:11 PM #8

Indiana, Munster

This was taken at the new Centenial Park in Munster, Indiana. It was a foggy, misty night. Some of this park is built on top of a landfill.

Sparky · Feb-05-2008, 07:57 AM #9

Here's a shot of the Central Terminal on the east side of Buffalo. The tree carving in the foreground is one of the thousands of trees destroyed by a freak snowstorm in October, 2006.

ElginetPhotos · Feb-08-2008, 02:38 PM #10

jensen photos · Feb-09-2008, 07:13 AM #11

Hey! Another Illinoian!

munmi · Apr-06-2008, 07:21 PM #12

City Hall in Munising

Munising is located along the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. City Hall was formerly a bank building built with stone that was quarried from nearby.

TJDIV · Feb-03-2009, 04:39 PM #13

Jumping off the rocks with my dog at Elliotts. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Munising, MI.

Miners Falls

Sorry, not really pictures of Munising "Town"....I don't really make it in to town that much! Sounds like I need to try.

WLC · Feb-03-2010, 03:58 PM #14

Detroit, Michigan

Picture of the Detroit Skyline, picture was taken from Windsor Ontario shoreline.

Wisconsin Photogirl · Jul-29-2010, 11:33 AM #15

Madison, WI June 6, 2010

I live in Madison, WI. Quite a fun city located in south-central Wisconsin, about an hour north of the Illinois border. Population of the metro-area is over 250,000. We have many events and celebrations throughout the city year-round. I took this picture while riding my bike on John Nolan Drive. This is the Ride the Drive event that is becoming a twice a summer event. The city closes down miles of roads usually heavy with traffic for about 6 hours. Madison has a large bike culture (myself a part of it) and paths criss-cross the city.

toddh39 · Aug-10-2010, 02:19 AM #16

Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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Jan-28-2008, 07:43 AM #1
Angelo ^OP Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,819	LOCATION: USA - Great Lakes Region UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GREAT LAKES REGION Welcome. An introduction to this thread can be found here. If you live in one of the states surrounding the Great Lakes we'd love to see a bit of your town in this thread. If you are uncertain of what to post, here's a suggestion: Choose a commercial center of your village, town or city. Be it a financial district, "downtown" area or other type of market center. We will finesse these forums as we go depending on the level of posts and participation. But most importantly let's have fun doing this! [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][/FONT]Start your post with a title containing a) STATE b) CITY, TOWN or VILLAGE where you live. example: WISCONSIN; MADISON Then insert your photo and add a few lines of descriptive text to tell us about the image and your life in that location. . __________________ www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots

Jan-29-2008, 09:31 AM #2
djspinner2k Petrov Photograhy L.L.C. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 124	Michigan, Auburn Hills hope this comes up. infront of my window at work __________________ EVGENY:D www.petrovphotography.com http://petrovphotography.smugmug.com Canon 30D Canon 24-70mm F2.8L Canon 70-200mm F2.8L Canon 430EX Flash Last edited by djspinner2k; Jan-29-2008 at 09:45 AM.

Jan-29-2008, 10:11 AM #3
jdryan3 tao te grin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wandering Soul Posts: 1,350	Ohio, Columbus, Arena District A block away from Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets. Right in the downtown area, the arena is built on the site of a state prison that was torn down in the late 1990s. The prison dates to the Civil War (POWs helped build it) and housed O Henry among other famous individuals. A major 4 lane road leading out of downtown went right by the front of the prison - and right in front of the death house! __________________ "Don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to. Oh well." -Fleetwood Mac Last edited by jdryan3; Jan-29-2008 at 10:21 AM.

Jan-31-2008, 10:25 AM #4
DJT Major grins Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 326	Indiana, Auburn Every year 100k or more people make their way to Auburn, Indiana (population 15k) for the Annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. This event takes place on Labor Day Weekend. There's the annual Kruse International Classic Car Auction (2000 cars), the ACD Club reunion, Craft Shows, Antique Shows, Cruise-in and the ACD Parade on Saturday. Activities take place from the Thursday before till the Tuesday after. see more pics at smuggy: http://djtdesigns.smugmug.com Here is a Duesenberg at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum EDIT - First picture came up missing :? Another Duesenberg on display at the court house square after the ACD Parade on Saturday. __________________ David Photos \| Blog \| Youtube Last edited by DJT; Feb-07-2008 at 11:08 AM.

Feb-01-2008, 01:13 AM #5
jerryr Smugmug Customization Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 309	Traverse City, Michigan Hi ! Ok, althought I am from the Detroit area, this picture is from Traverse City Michigan - Old Mission Pensinsula. Traverse City Michigan is famous for its cherries, wine and beautiful scenery of northern Michigan! More images can be seen here: http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/1060889 and here http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com/gallery/3152315 enjoy !!! :) jerryr __________________

Feb-01-2008, 07:42 AM #6
Angelo ^OP Turning frowns upsidedown Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,819	thanks everyone __________________ www.angelo.smugmug.com *Moderator of:* Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots

Feb-03-2008, 09:26 AM #7
jensen photos Politically incorrect. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aurora Illinois Posts: 54	Aurora, Illinois Aurora is Illinois second largest city, with a population of 165,000. It's official moniker is "The city of lights" as Aurora was the first U.S city to have electric lights. Aurora was mostly an industrial town, but the jobs moved on. Crime was rampant in the 1980's and 1990's, and in the mid 1990's Aurora was labeled "murder capital of the US". Aurora has cleaned up a lot since then, kicked out the gangs, gentrified the downtown, and is marketing itself as a place for tech industries. But still, A-town has character, and a lot of the past still mingles with the present, like the Downer Street Bridge, a reminder of what Aurora once was, good and bad: And of course Hollywood Casino really brought in some money, with little crime: __________________ Just call me Jay. My photo gallery. [FONT=Georgia]O mother river, Mississippi sing me your song.[/FONT]

Feb-04-2008, 06:11 PM #8
captain78 I'm The Captain Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 680	Indiana, Munster This was taken at the new Centenial Park in Munster, Indiana. It was a foggy, misty night. Some of this park is built on top of a landfill. __________________ Jeff CNN~Certified Nikon Nut

Feb-05-2008, 07:57 AM #9
Sparky Major grins Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 108	Buffalo, New York Here's a shot of the Central Terminal on the east side of Buffalo. The tree carving in the foreground is one of the thousands of trees destroyed by a freak snowstorm in October, 2006. __________________ Kevin http://wowmephotos.smugmug.com/

Feb-08-2008, 02:38 PM #10
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Feb-09-2008, 07:13 AM #11
jensen photos Politically incorrect. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aurora Illinois Posts: 54	Hey! Another Illinoian! __________________ Just call me Jay. My photo gallery. [FONT=Georgia]O mother river, Mississippi sing me your song.[/FONT]

Apr-06-2008, 07:21 PM #12
munmi Big grins Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 27	Michigan, Munising City Hall in Munising Munising is located along the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. City Hall was formerly a bank building built with stone that was quarried from nearby. __________________ Scott www.smitchellphotography.com Munising, Michigan

Feb-03-2009, 04:39 PM #13
TJDIV In the U.P. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 111	Jumping off the rocks with my dog at Elliotts. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Munising, MI. Miners Falls Sorry, not really pictures of Munising "Town"....I don't really make it in to town that much! Sounds like I need to try. __________________ "Genetics load the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger" 9zero6 \| Upper Peninsula Overland

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WLC Beginner grinner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3	Detroit, Michigan Picture of the Detroit Skyline, picture was taken from Windsor Ontario shoreline.

Jul-29-2010, 11:33 AM #15
Wisconsin Photogirl Beginner grinner Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 4	Madison, WI June 6, 2010 I live in Madison, WI. Quite a fun city located in south-central Wisconsin, about an hour north of the Illinois border. Population of the metro-area is over 250,000. We have many events and celebrations throughout the city year-round. I took this picture while riding my bike on John Nolan Drive. This is the Ride the Drive event that is becoming a twice a summer event. The city closes down miles of roads usually heavy with traffic for about 6 hours. Madison has a large bike culture (myself a part of it) and paths criss-cross the city. __________________ [FONT=Times New Roman]Laurie :photo[/FONT]