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What if Detroit had a Great Pyramid? In 1908 a whimsical engineer envisioned a full-scale replica of the Giza pyramid right here in Detroit. This wasn’t just a fleeting thought. E S Wheeler of the Association of Engineering Societies detailed his plan. He proposed a 485-foot tall structure 706 feet on each side. The location? Fort Street between Griswold and Cass. This area included the site of Cadillac’s village and a fort attacked by Pontiac. Today it’s under the Levin courthouse and other buildings. Wheeler’s detailed plan included a cost estimate. He calculated it would cost $36 million in 1908. That’s over $926 million today. But Wheeler was optimistic. He believed the United States with its resources could build two pyramids every three days. This Concrete Pyramid a monumental project never built remains an intriguing what-if story of Detroit’s history. A testament to ambitious dreams and the city’s ever-evolving landscape. Imagine the view from its summit. A breathtaking panorama of the Detroit River and Windsor. This Concrete Pyramid though a phantom structure continues to spark the imagination. It reminds us that even the most audacious ideas can leave a lasting legacy. This Concrete Pyramid a symbol of boundless possibility stands as a testament to Detroit’s spirit. A city that dares to dream big.

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