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Detroit, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2024
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Building is a historic structure located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, renowned for its fortified appearance and rich history.
Architecture: Completed in 1900, the building is a prime example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Its castle-like appearance, featuring corner turrets, heavy stone masonry, and strong lines, is what gives it the popular nickname "the castle."
Historical Significance: It was built as a memorial and meeting hall for the Grand Army of the Republic organization, a fraternity of veterans who fought for the Union Army in the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Current Status: After many years of decline and vacancy, the building underwent a comprehensive renovation. Today, it houses office space on the upper floors and a mix of restaurants and hospitality venues on the ground and other levels, while retaining a portion of the structure as a veterans' memorial.
Location: It is situated on a unique triangular lot at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Cass Avenue.
For decades I’ve been wanting to see the Piano Man in concert. Long story short, mission accomplished! Originally he was slated to perform at Comerica two year ago, and most of you remember what had happened before the ink was dry, the outbreak! But two years later, Mr. William Martin Joel came through for Detroit! I don’t have time to embellish on the entire concert, but let’s just say he rocked the house! We was not disappointed despite my wife and I sitting in the nosebleed section (this panoramic I took was a blessing in disguise, actually)! He performed most of his hits from the ‘70s to the early ‘90s, even performing a 30-minute encore, he even performed some old Motown hits! You had to be there to see it! And as a bonus, he featured Joe Elliott from Def Leppard and they sang that 80s hit “Pour Some Sugar On Me”! And the “pop” from the crowd was literally deafening (if you’re a pro wrestling fan like I am, you know what a pop is)! For those of you who may not know, a “pop” is a reaction from a live audience when their favourite entertainer/athlete enters the venue. Best three hours I’ve ever spent! I’m gonna tell on myself just a little bit, all these years I’ve been driving past Comerica Park (home of the Detroit Tigers), this was my first time actually inside the stadium! I’ve been to a few hole-in-wall joints in the building, but never the actual stadium until that night! And I’m gonna say this, this was worth going into debt for. Again, you had to be there to see it to believe it!
Detroit, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2024
Cadillac Square is a historic public square and urban park located in the heart of downtown Detroit, serving as an important civic and cultural hub.
History and Design: The square is part of Detroit's original city layout, a radial plan conceived by Augustus B. Woodward after the Great Fire of 1805. The square is named after Detroit's founder, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac.
Key Location: Historically, Cadillac Square has been a focal point for commerce. Today, it sits adjacent to the iconic Campus Martius Park and is surrounded by office and government buildings.
Landmarks and Use: The square traditionally functioned as a market (before becoming a park) and a gathering point. It is now known for its water fountain and the World War I Memorial it contains, and it is regularly used for festivals, farmers' markets, and public events.
Civic Significance: It is a crucial green space connecting the business district with the historic core, reaffirming its role as the city's central civic space.
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in 1894 as part of the Western League. They are the oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in the American League. The team currently plays their home games at Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit.
Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Yankees West. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
51 Years Ago!!!
My Grandpa & I attended our very first major league ball game in 1972, it was the Tigers vs the Kansas City Royals & it was the same kind of summertime day...sunny & hot!!!
This was the only food we could find on our way as we literally ran to catch the opening pitch. (see the full story below)
Jim Northrup would save the day by catching a sure home run, well it actually was as it hit the right field upper deck facade & dropped down into his glove! He & Aurelio Rodriguez would hit solo home runs to propel our heroes to a 2-0 victory over the KC Royals.
Thanks to my wife Sue for cooking this up once again for me.
I'm sure Grandpa would be more than amused!
Antonio Gomez. Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Yankees East. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 22, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland, Fla. March 2, 2020. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Connor Hinchcliffe. Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Phillies West. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Josue Briceno. Detroit Tigers. Spring Training. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Feb. 17, 2026. (© Tom Hagerty)
50 Years Ago!!!
My Grandpa & I attended our very first major league ball game in 1972, 50 years ago today in Detroit, it was the Tigers vs the Kansas City Royals & it was the same kind of summertime day...sunny & hot!!!
www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET197207160.shtml
For whatever reason we were running late getting to Briggs Stadium "At the corner of Michigan & Trumbull" as Ernie Harwell would say.
We were on foot & getting very hungry when we came across a Coney Island restaurant. All they had left was ground hamburger on a hot dog bun with mustard, SOLD!!!
In memory of him & that special day, I eat this simple "special meal" prepared by my wife Sue each year as I reminisce about that mid summer's day from so very long ago now.
Oh...getting back to the story...we arrived just in time for the first pitch! I will never forget walking up the tunnel to our box seats on the first base line between first & the bullpen, the grass was so green!
Fans surrounding us had portable radios & b&w televisions listening to & watching the spectacle which was now about to play out before us.
Our Detroit Tigers won the game 2-0 on 2 rocket home runs off the bats of two of our heroes, Norm Cash in the 2nd inning, the other by Aurelio Rodriguez in the 6th.
Of course my Grandpa passed many years ago now. I'm sure he would be more than amused that I observe this! lol
One of my most favourite memories of him.
Funny enough they are played the same team, the Kansas City Royals earlier this week...God I miss that man & those golden days with a heavy heart always this time of year!!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd_bZtngU7M
We would go onto beat these same Royals in 1984 to win the American League Pennant 1-0 on our way to a World Series Championship, the likes of which we had never seen.
My Grandpa was too sick at the time to fully appreciate it but I knew in his heart he was cheering for our Tigers as hard as I was cheering for him to get well again which sadly never occurred.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7ADWwwMzvw
I AM FOREVER A TIGER FAN!
Detroit Tigers v Philadelphia Phillies. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland, Fla. Feb. 25, 2023. (© Tom Hagerty)
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Could it be 49 Years Ago Today?
In 1972 I saw my first major league baseball game in Detroit.
It was the Tigers vs the Kansas City Royals at the famed Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan & Trumbull.
My Grandpa took me however we were delayed getting there & actually ran down the streets of the city trying to get to the game on time...I can't remember why, I was 12 years old!
Starving, we stopped at a deserted Coney Island on the way & ordered a hamburger. All they had was hamburger on a hot dog bun & all there was left was mustard to put on it so an annual tradition was born, sadly after my Grandpa's death in the mid 80's.
I know he would be amused I even remembered but I do, dearly! :0)
We choked them down & went on to arrive at the stadium just in time for the first pitch seated in our box seats along the first base line just a couple of rows from field level, what a treat!!!
The grass was so green!!!
We were surrounded with fans with radios & even mini B&W tv's with the play by play.
Our heroes prevailed in a 2-0 win over the Royals that memorable sunny afternoon in the Motor City...fond memories to this day!
Third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez & first baseman Norm Cash blasted solo homers to seal the deal!!!
It would be 1984 before we would witness another World Series Championship, they last won it in 1968. But by then Grandpa was visibly too sick to fully appreciate it but I think he was smiling on the inside...I think of him daily...always quite an emotional day.
The Tigers won game three of their visit to Wrigley field, taking the series 2-1 over the last place Cubs. Pre-game festivities included the Wrigleyville Block Party.
Jared Mang. Gulf Coast League Tigers West v Gulf Coast League Phillies East. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 15, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Jake Rogers. Detroit Tigers. Spring Training. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Feb. 17, 2026. (© Tom Hagerty)
In 1972 I saw my first major league baseball game in Detroit.
It was the Tigers vs the Kansas City Royals at the famed Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan & Trumbull.
My Grandpa took me however we were delayed getting there & actually ran down the streets of the city trying to get to the game on time...I can't remember why, I was 12 years old!
Starving, we stopped at a deserted Coney Island on the way & ordered a hamburger. All they had was hamburger on a hot dog bun & all there was left was mustard to put on it so an annual tradition was born, sadly after my Grandpa's death in the mid 80's.
I know he would be amused I even remembered but I do, dearly! :0)
We choked them down & went on to arrive at the stadium just in time for the first pitch seated in our box seats along the first base line just a couple of rows from field level, what a treat!!!
The grass was so green!!!
We were surrounded with fans with radio & even mini B&W tv's with the play by play.
Our heroes prevailed in a 2-0 win over the Royals that memorable sunny afternoon in the Motor City...fond memories to this day!
Third baseman Aurelio Rodriguez & first baseman Norm Cash blasted solo homers to seal the deal!!!
It would be 1984 before we would witness another World Series Championship, they last won it in 1968. But by then Grandpa was visibly too sick to fully appreciate it but I think he was smiling on the inside...I think of him daily...always quite an emotional day.
Tarik Skubal. Detroit Tigers v Toronto Blue Jays. Spring Training. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland, Fla. March 1, 2026. (© Tom Hagerty)
Jack Flaherty. Detroit Tigers v Baltimore Orioles. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland, Florida. March 16, 2025. (© Tom Hagerty)
Cole Gabrielson, Coby Morales. Detroit Tigers v New York Yankees. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland, Florida. March 13, 2025. (© Tom Hagerty)
Geoffrey Lawhorn. Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Phillies West. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 10, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Yankees West. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)
Connor Perry. Gulf Coast League Tigers East v Gulf Coast League Yankees West. Tigertown. Lakeland, Fla. July 27, 2019. (Photo by Tom Hagerty.)