The Opera House north facade in June 2024

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At the southwest corner of the Detroit Opera House, a huge mural of its proscenium can be seen, overlooking the intersection of John R and Broadway Detroit Opera House

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The facade as seen from Broadway in 2023

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The Detroit Opera House facade as seen from Madison. The V-shaped structure has the theater built in the middle and two office/storage buildings attached. If the theater failed, the investors still had rent money coming in.

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Detroit Opera House’s Sky Deck

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The Opera House as seen from the Opera House garage in 2023

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Excellent views at the city from the sky deck.

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A view at the Northeast corner of the complex on an early morning after heavy rainfall.

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The beautiful Broadway Avenue elevation during sunset in March 2023

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The lovely terra cotta facade along Broadway

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Detail of the Broadway facade

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Detail of the Broadway facade

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Griffin-like creatures adorn the Broadway Terracotta facade

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Detail of the Broadway Terracotta facade

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Detail of the Broadway Terracotta facade

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