Articles & Essays

Research articles, op-eds, and just-for-fun pieces about Detroit, photography, and life.

As I continue archiving work from my old website, old articles will be added chronologically.

Eric Hergenreder 11/4/24 Eric Hergenreder 11/4/24

Detroit History Bike Tours (With Strava Maps)

Eric Hergenreder 8/30/24 Eric Hergenreder 8/30/24

Mapping Every Place Rosa Parks Lived in Detroit

Eric Hergenreder 12/20/23 Eric Hergenreder 12/20/23

Everything I Did in New York City

Eric Hergenreder 12/15/23 Eric Hergenreder 12/15/23

Poletown: The Battle of Bicentenial Market

Eric Hergenreder 12/1/23 Eric Hergenreder 12/1/23

17 Historic Detroit Properties That Should Be Renovated in 2024

Eric Hergenreder 11/16/23 Eric Hergenreder 11/16/23

The History of Mac-O-Lac Paints | Detroit, MI

Eric Hergenreder 9/8/23 Eric Hergenreder 9/8/23

5 Essential Detroit Albums From Every Decade

Eric Hergenreder 8/17/23 Eric Hergenreder 8/17/23

Sixto Rodriguez’s Detroit Memorial Service

On Saturday, Detroiters and music lovers from across the globe said goodbye to a Motor City icon. Sixto Diaz Rodriguez passed away on August 8, 2023, and his life and legacy were celebrated at the Majestic Music Theatre on Woodward Avenue from noon until 11 PM.

Eric Hergenreder 5/22/18 Eric Hergenreder 5/22/18

The Best Local Burgers, Sliders, & More Within Detroit’s City Limits

Eric Hergenreder 12/24/17 Eric Hergenreder 12/24/17

The Best Free Views of Detroit's Unique Skyline

Eric Hergenreder 10/9/16 Eric Hergenreder 10/9/16

Detroit’s Dirty Dozen | Then and Now