Detroit, located on the of Lake St. Clair, is the largest city in Michigan. It was in 1701 by French officer Antonie de la Mothe Cadillac. Detroit is most famous for becoming the “automotive of the world.” In 1896, Henry Ford built his first automobile in Detroit. Soon , the Ford Motor Company, Dodge, General Motors, and Chevrolet started building cars in the city, it the nickname “Motor City.” In the mid-1900’s, Detroit’s music , known as Motown, hit the world stage. Stevie Wonder and Arethra Franklin were those who started their in Detroit.