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With two great museums, the Detroit Historical Society offers engaging opportunities to learn about and explore the city's rich history, from its automotive legacy to its maritime heritage.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Digital Collection: Random Images

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Program

Newsletter - La-Z-News

Stereograph

Transparency, Slide

Menu

Packet - Wonder Design Forms, Snow Flake Pattern

Bolt

Postcard - Madison Avenue from Athletic Club, Detroit, Mich

U-Matic - Tape 4
Media Day Footage
Night & Day Shots of Ren Cen & People Mover
Logged
4-28-90

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Booklet - Vacation Days, Business Trips

Negative, Film

Bill of Sale

Print, Photographic

Menu

Letter - Francis Palms Building

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Bulletin - The Bulletin of Pharmacy Vol. XVII, No. 10

Postcard - "The Wardell" 15 Kirby Ave., E. Corner Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.

Print, Photograph

Postcard - Grace Hospital

Postcard - Cascade or Mount Cedar, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Negative, Film

Negative, Film

Blueprint - Yankee One-Design Class Stem Head Fitting

Print, Photographic

Moccasin

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Brochure - Attractive New Low Fare All Expense D&C Cruises between Detroit & Mackinac island & St. Ignace; Chicago & Mackinac Island and between Detroit & Chicago and Chicago & Detroit

Blueprint - Double Set Officer's Qrs.
[Building Nos. 102, 103, 104]

Program, Theater

Drawing, Architectural - Remodeling Job for Mr. S. P. Lachman

Letter

Print, Photographic

Catalog - Souvenir Catalogue of Mr. Robert Hopkin's Collection of Paintings on Exhibition at the Detroit Museum of Art

Postcard - Newcomb Endicott Co., Detroit, Mich.

Catalog, Sales - Shagmoor

Print, Photographic

Sign - DD Days

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Swimming Pool - Hotel Webster Hall - Detroit, Michigan

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