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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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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: Search

You searched for "Amusement Parks"

119 Results Found

Poster - Boblo Island

Poster

2014.004.098Archive

Boblo Island

Postcard

Postcard

2013.041.607Archive

Postcard - Jefferson Ave. Bell Island Midway, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2012.020.603Archive

Jefferson Ave. Bell Island Midway, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Scenic Railway, Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

1955.272.253Archive

Scenic Railway, Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich.

Print, Photographic - Bob-Lo Island Collection

Print, Photographic

2018.120.002Photo

Bob-Lo Island Collection

VHS - 1988 Promo Tape

VHS

2016.085.022Archive

1988 Promo Tape

VHS - Screamer/Boblo Promo

VHS

2016.085.002Archive

Screamer/Boblo Promo

Postcard - Inner Court, Electric Park, Detroit Mich.

Postcard

2012.044.229Archive

Inner Court, Electric Park, Detroit Mich.

Postcard - Inner Court Electric Park Detroit Mich.

Postcard

2012.044.168Archive

Inner Court Electric Park Detroit Mich.

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.209Photo

Print, Photographic - Bob-Lo Island Collection

Print, Photographic

2012.022.207Photo

Bob-Lo Island Collection

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.022.203Photo

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