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A History Lover's Guide to Detroit (History & Guide) Kindle Edition

by Karin Risko (Author), Rodney L Arroyo (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings
A traveler’s guide through the history and historic sites of the Motor City. 
 
The auto heritage of Detroit, Michigan, is known worldwide, but this fascinating city’s history runs much deeper. Step inside the tiny recording studio where Berry Gordy, a young entrepreneur who faced tremendous prejudice, created a music empire that broke down racial barriers. Tour Art Deco masterpieces so spectacular they're called “cathedrals” to commerce and finance. Walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Cobo Hall, where he first delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Join Karin Risko for an intimate tour of the city that put the world on wheels and discover an amazing history of innovation, philanthropy, social justice and culture.
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    The History Press
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    September 18, 2012
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About the Author

Detroit native Karin Risko is the owner of City Tour Detroit, formerly Hometown History Tours. She enjoys learning about new developments underway in the city as well as continually uncovering juicy historical tidbits. The former history teacher earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education with a major in history from Central Michigan University. Karin is the co-author of another History Press publication, Michigan Civil War Landmarks. Learn more about Karin at CityTourDetroit.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K2GDD3K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press (September 18, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 18.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 179 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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Karin Risko, a former history teacher, is the owner of City Tour Detroit. Always fascinated by learning how local people and events shaped national and international history, Karin channeled this fascination into penning the book "Michigan Civil War Landmarks" along with co-author David Ingall.

Karin loves showing off the rich history of Detroit. Through City Tour Detroit, she offers general sightseeing tours and unique themed tours such as the Incredible Journey to Midnight: Detroit Underground Railroad Lantern Tour, Notorious 313: True Crime and Ghost Tours, and Solid Gold Detroit: Soundtrack to the City. She also offers periodic Civil War history tours to complement the historic sites, significant people and events included in Michigan Civil War Landmarks.

Karin's new book, "A History Lovers Guide to Detroit," again published by The History Press, was released in November 2018. Check it out!

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Customers find the book readable and well-written. Moreover, they appreciate how it provides information about Detroit's history, with one customer noting it's organized by neighborhood.

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Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a well-written guide to Detroit.

"...The book is slim, readable, quick, engaging and provides a rich lesson in the dynamic history of Detroit, one of the world’s greatest most..." Read more

"Well written book with lots of information and history about various buildings in Detroit." Read more

"Karin Risko's readable guide to Detroit, organized by neighborhood, is filled with nuggets of history that make this hometown girl want to go on a..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's historical content, noting it is filled with nuggets of information about Detroit's history. One customer mentions it is organized by neighborhood, while another describes it as a love letter to the Motor City.

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"...book is slim, readable, quick, engaging and provides a rich lesson in the dynamic history of Detroit, one of the world’s greatest most underrated..." Read more

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Detroit Visitor;s Guide: A great book to have
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Detroit Visitor;s Guide: A great book to have
It was great to have this book when going around Detroit. We just used it to reinforced our knowledge of my mother's hometown and my cousin's hometown. It was a Great Book.
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  • Fred
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Update needed.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
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    A lot has happened in the city since 2018 when published. Says something! I know it would be work, but a refresh would be nice. The skyscraper Hudson Tower. Rehabbed Michigan Central and Book Tower, etc. The expanded Riverwalk...

    Few places/sections could be updated. Or expanded by a paragraph. And maybe a couple sections (3 pages on the life and times of Joe Louis!) could be scaled back.

    But as is, a lot of great history and trivia!
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  • Detroiticus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous overview of key sites in Detroit!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
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    As a lifelong Detroiter, I can honestly say, this book is a tremendous overview of key sites in the city! The book is well-balanced, fun, informative and provides new insights into “Detroit’s unique soul.”

    Karin Risko is a Detroit history expert. This lady knows her stuff. She even runs City Tour Detroit, a local tour company. You can tell the author cares deeply about the city. Her book is packed with history and oozes Detroit pride.

    The book is slim, readable, quick, engaging and provides a rich lesson in the dynamic history of Detroit, one of the world’s greatest most underrated cities.

    If you only hit a few spots, you might want to check out:

    Eastern Market
    Guardian Building (“Detroit’s most beautiful building”)
    Michigan Central train station
    Fox Theatre
    John King Books
    Fisher Building
    Fort Wayne
    Book Cadillac Hotel
    The Whitney restaurant
    Masonic Temple
    DIA
    Belle Isle
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Chad Stephens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
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    History lovers to Detroit Michigan.
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  • Karen Lutz
    4.0 out of 5 stars Detroit history
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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  • REDEMMA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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    Well written book with lots of information and history about various buildings in Detroit.
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  • Googalina
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much I never knew about my hometown!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
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    Karin Risko's readable guide to Detroit, organized by neighborhood, is filled with nuggets of history that make this hometown girl want to go on a city tour! Touching on the obscure as well as the known, it is a love letter to the Motor City. I recommend it to both native Detroiters and those new to the area.
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  • Alan B
    5.0 out of 5 stars History of Detroit travel guide
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
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    I am going to use this book for my upcoming trip to Detroit. It gives information about the history of Detroit. It also includes places of interest to visit as well
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  • Timothy Downey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Detroit Visitor;s Guide: A great book to have
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
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    It was great to have this book when going around Detroit. We just used it to reinforced our knowledge of my mother's hometown and my cousin's hometown. It was a Great Book.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
    It was great to have this book when going around Detroit. We just used it to reinforced our knowledge of my mother's hometown and my cousin's hometown. It was a Great Book.
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