The only tourists in Detroit nowadays are photographing the post-industrial ruins, but 100 years ago (1910 to be exact) this guy was waiting to show you around the vibrant up-and-coming city:

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[Photo: Shorpy/Detroit Publishing]

I like that no-nonsense stance. A cigarette in the right hand would be perfect.

Full size here.

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