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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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Dossin Great Lakes Museum

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Digital Collection: Search

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Film, Motion Picture - The Straits de Troit

Film, Motion Picture

2018.008.008Archive

The Straits de Troit

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1982.057.009Photo

Film, Motion Picture - The Long Ships Passing

Film, Motion Picture

2018.008.019Archive

The Long Ships Passing

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1982.144.532Photo

Film, Motion Picture - Michigan USA

Film, Motion Picture

2015.007.101Archive

Michigan USA

Book, Appointment - Detroit Stove Works Pocket Book, 1920

Book, Appointment

1965.250.022Archive

Detroit Stove Works Pocket Book, 1920

Letter

Letter

2001.061.014Archive

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1982.144.435Photo

Film, Motion Picture - Miracle at Your Doorstep, the Detroit News' Hold for Editing, WWJ News Film

Film, Motion Picture

2015.007.095Archive

Miracle at Your Doorstep, the Detroit News' Hold for Editing, WWJ News Film

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

Film, Motion Picture

2015.011.051aArchive

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

Postcard - Detroit From Grand Circus Park

Postcard

2008.004.238lArchive

Detroit From Grand Circus Park

Poster

Poster

1957.034.069Archive

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