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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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Film, Motion Picture - They Builded a City, Lutheran Schools Pageant - Detroit 250th Anniversary
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They Builded a City, Lutheran Schools Pageant - Detroit 250th Anniversary
Part I

VHS - Welcome to Detroit
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Welcome to Detroit
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U-Matic - GREATER DETROIT: SUPERCITY USA
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GREATER DETROIT: SUPERCITY USA
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U-Matic - CAY/Blanchard Italian Festival 7/7/89 Tape #2

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CAY/Blanchard Italian Festival 7/7/89 Tape #2

U-Matic - German Festival Riverfront, 6/9/89

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German Festival Riverfront, 6/9/89

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