Architectural Oddities in Michigan

This historic suspension bridge is one of three remaining swinging bridges in Michigan, and one of the few swinging bridges left in North America.

This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.

There are two legends behind the origin of this unusually tall sanitary structure.

This early 20th-century former train station’s unusual roof shape earned it a rather witchy name.

The writing studio of an American adventure author, built in the style of a medieval castle.

This little barrel-shaped cottage by Lake Superior was once a cartoonist's summer retreat.

One lonely, modern pyramid has gone from corporate think tank to deserted boondoggle.

Lovingly nick-named the "Brick Dick" this municipal tower was winner of the World's Most Phallic Building Contest.

38-story baroque tower reflecting Detroit's rise, fall, and possible rise again.

As its grandiose name implies, this wooden dome is unsurpassed in size.

Legs Inn provides Polish food, a cornucopia of Odawa artwork, wood carvings, and mounted deer heads.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

Unique Michigan homes look like something out of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."

Dilapidated Mayan-themed ballroom was one of Detroit's most popular venues through the 40s.

Enormous small-business mecca in the Midwest, serving dozens of artists.

Detroit’s downtown castle is one of the oldest structures in the city.