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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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Digital Collection: Search

You searched for "Steamships"

1610 Results Found

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2016.001.039Photo

Plate, Commemorative

Plate, Commemorative

2014.147.009Object

Key

Key

2014.069.069Object

Blueprint - 144-145, Paddle Wheels
[SS Eastern States and SS Western States]

Blueprint

2014.004.275Archive

144-145, Paddle Wheels
[SS Eastern States and SS Western States]

Blueprint - Stmr. City of Cleveland III,
Orlop Deck

Blueprint

2014.004.019Archive

Stmr. City of Cleveland III,
Orlop Deck

Blueprint - Stmr. City of Cleveland III,
Main Deck

Blueprint

2014.004.018Archive

Stmr. City of Cleveland III,
Main Deck

Blueprint - SS Alabama

Blueprint

2013.049.494Archive

SS Alabama

Drawing - Sail Draft Str. No. 39,
Craig Ship Bldg. Co.

Drawing

2013.042.878Archive

Sail Draft Str. No. 39,
Craig Ship Bldg. Co.

Drawing, Technical

2013.042.371Archive

Inboard Profile

Drawing, Technical - Rail Plan

Drawing, Technical

2013.042.370Archive

Rail Plan

Drawing, Technical - SS Detroit Edison Lengthening,
Capacity Plan

Drawing, Technical

2013.042.343Archive

SS Detroit Edison Lengthening,
Capacity Plan

Blueprint - Great Lakes Excursion Steamer, Put-In-Bay

Blueprint

2013.042.275Archive

Great Lakes Excursion Steamer, Put-In-Bay

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