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- Detroit’s motto is “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which translates to “We hope for better things; it shall arise from the ashes.”
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Aug 18, 2016 · Detroit’s motto is “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which translates to “We hope for better things; it shall arise from the ashes.” The city’s motto was penned by Father Gabriel...
Two Latin mottos read “Speramus Meliora” (“We hope for better things) and “Resurget Cineribus” (“It will rise from the ashes"), penned by Father Gabriel Richard. View all items related to the Flag of Detroit. David Emil Heineman created the flag of Detroit in 1907.
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It's lost a million people since the 1950s, but Detroit is still more densely populated than many major American cities.
This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK).
“Hey, come in!” engineer Bill Skibbe says, removing his headphones and waving me into his mixing studio. He deftly lifts a 12-inch single off a turntable, spins it between his fingers and places it gently under a microscope. “Let’s have a look at what I just cut.” Under the lens, the minute stylus grooves are as large and smooth as rivers. “Where it squiggles, that’s where there’s bass,” Bill explains. He seems satisfied with the result and leans back in his chair.
“Vinyl’s a three-dimensional sonic experience,” Bill says. “It’s more sympathetic to the human ear. And it’s a much greener way to listen to music — there are no servers with giant carbon footprints. We had Mark Zuckerberg walk in here the other day. I think it blew his mind that we’re using this old technology; it’s practically unchanged since Thomas Edison. But me, I’m in love with the physicality of vinyl. So this place,” he says, throwing open his arms, “is my mecca.”
I’m poking around Third Man Records, the Midtown music emporium that Detroit native, rock star Jack White (of The White Stripes fame) opened in 2015. There’s a stylish shop and performance space out front, stuffed with T-shirts and token-operated jukeboxes. And at the back, down a low-lit corridor, past Bill’s studio, is a whirring record-pressing plant. The floor is varnished a funky, chemical-spill yellow, and the workers sport branded boiler suits and cool haircuts, looking like they’re fresh off a shoot for Rolling Stone.
Bill tells me there are only a few other places in the world where you can record a live album, then have it mixed and cut to vinyl in the same space. “It’s unconventional, but that’s Detroit,” he grins. “The craziest part was when Jack told me he’d opened on the Cass Corridor. I was gigging round here in the ’90s, and it was not a neighbourhood you felt safe in. But it’s completely turned around. I mean, there’s even a dog park!”
Getting there & around
Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic all fly direct to Detroit Metro Airport from Heathrow.
Average flight time: 8h40m.
The QLine streetcar connects Downtown and Midtown. A regular fare is $1.50 (£1.24) for three hours or $3 (£2.48) for a day pass. The Detroit People Mover, an elevated light rail line, circles Downtown and a journey costs $0.75 (62p). Uber and Lyft taxis are available via their respective apps, while ride-share bikes can be picked up with MoGo. Lime, Bird and Spin offer electric scooters.
When to go
Summer (June-August) sees highs of 30C; winter (December-February) ranges from -6C to 2C.
The flag of the City of Detroit was designed in 1907 by David E. Heineman and was officially adopted as the city 's flag in 1948. The flag's design has been slightly altered several times in the years since, the most recent in 2000.
- 1948 (last modified in 2000)
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- City seal emblazoned on quartered background.
- Civil flag
Jun 14, 2016 · The two Latin mottos on the flag are Speramus Meliora and Resurget Cineribus. They translate to, "We hope for better things" and "It will rise from the ashes." "Couple of things I...
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The Spirit of Detroit is a large, bronze monument that represents the city of Detroit, featuring a large seated human figure holding a family and golden orb aloft in its hands.
Nov 3, 2023 · Each time the Detroit flag is raised, it sends a powerful message: “I am from Detroit, and I am proud to call this place my home.” It encapsulates the city’s spirit, representing its history and culture and the enduring bonds that tie its people together.
