Dequindre Cut, Detroit -- Abandonment Stage

 * haven for homeless
 * sanctuary for wildlife such as foxes, rabbits and other rodents, pheasants & stray dogs 
 * open-air graffiti gallery -- concrete pillars and arches protected work from weather, 
   kept colors vibrant, out-of-the-way location effectively free from any jurisdiction or authority 
   giving artists time to practice and perfect, has been noted as gallery of "masterpieces"