Just when I was entering the Parc Hotel in Detroit, I noticed an unusual circular mark on the floor.
It was etched with the words - POINT OF ORIGIN - DETROIT, MICHIGAN
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Bingo..! I realized this was similar to the Zero Point in Pune that I visited last year.
I also realized that it was the same hotel where we had a great dinner back in 2019.
Though I did not notice this mark since we were there in the dark of the night.
These stones or marks typically denote the starting point of measuring distances to other cities.
In the case of Detroit, it was at this location that the first European immigrants set foot.
Here’s the entrance of Parc Hotel at the entrance of which the zero stone is located:
Here’s the view of the Parc, from across the street, a tip that comes from the mobile photography series by @FahmiAdimara
How to Reach
Read how to reach downtown Detroit from the airport.
Where to Eat
Try the coney hot dog at the American Coney Island.
Detroit Attractions and Things to Do
- Visit the Corner Public Clock above Fresh Mex.
- Visit places that appear in Hollywood movies.
- Visit the Kern’s Clock - a landmark iconic clock tower in Detroit.
- Explore the Street Art in Detroit
- Visit the Minimalistic Art - Clock Tower on Michigan Avenue.
- Visit the Big Brother of the Tabletop Alarm Clock.
- Visit the World’s First 3-Color Traffic Light on Michigan Avenue.
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It’s very interesting that you accidentally discovered the ‘The point of origin ,’ which is similar to the ‘zero point of Pune.’ Thanks for sharing this. Is there any historical monument, park or marker at that point? Thank you @TusharSuradkar ji for taking the time and sharing many interesting things with us.
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Interesting question @PrasadVR ji
No, just this marker tile or stone - that is all at that place.
But I praise the people for at least having it placed there and maintaining it nicely - just that it is almost impossible to find it 
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Дякую @TusharSuradkar , це дуже цікаво!!! І ще цікавий той факт, що можливо знаходити унікальні пам’ятки там де ти вже був. І стояти там де висадились перші европейці , це ніби ти сам долучився до відкриття материку. І як же здорово, що такі позначки зберігаються до наших днів!!!
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Thank you bro @TusharSuradkar for using my Smartphone tips. Hope my tips can help more people to contribute as Local Guides
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@TusharSuradkar تحياتي الجميله لك.ارجو لك الصحه والنجاح.وان تكون زيارتك ناجحه.معلومات جيده ومفيده.شكرا.اعتن بنفسك واستمر ننتظر اعمالك الجميله
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Ob diese besonderen Punkte einer Stadt auch irgendwo erwähnt werden @TusharSuradkar , es ist auf jeden Fall sehr interessant und es muss doch darauf hingewiesen werden.
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Yes, it is marked on Google Maps as well @Annaelisa
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