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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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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 "Motor Car"

3207 Results Found

Handbill

Handbill

2013.040.280Archive

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2013.028.329Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.032.110Photo

Booklet - 1931 Pleasure Days

Booklet

2011.062.022Archive

1931 Pleasure Days

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1991.064.353Photo

Automobile - 1905 Henry Leland's Cadillac "Osceola"

Automobile

1954.338.001Object

1905 Henry Leland's Cadillac "Osceola"

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2013.007.041Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.032.115Photo

Film, Motion Picture - Master Print
"Men and Mills"
3-31-50
Fred Crady

Film, Motion Picture

2022.055.001Archive

Master Print
"Men and Mills"
3-31-50
Fred Crady

VHS - SuperBowl XL Presentation
Atlanta, GA
November 1, 2000

VHS

2015.012.004Archive

SuperBowl XL Presentation
Atlanta, GA
November 1, 2000

Film, Motion Picture - Out of the Future

Film, Motion Picture

2015.011.048Archive

Out of the Future

Manual - Operating Manual Packard Marine Engine 4M-2500, Sixth Edition

Manual

2014.113.001Archive

Operating Manual Packard Marine Engine 4M-2500, Sixth Edition

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