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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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Research & Learning

Explore a wide range of tools and resources crafted to inspire curiosity and support learning for educators, students, and lifelong learners alike.

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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: Random Images

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Postcard - Grand Circus Park, Showing Whitney Bldg., Statler and Tuller Hotels.

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Registration - Library of Congress

Stein - "Your Partners in Preserving America" Wildlife Stein Collection

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Poster - Concours d'Elegance

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Horn, Powder

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Uniform, Military

Box, Shoe

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Sextant

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Poster - Remember...Your Income Tax Return Must be Filed on or Before March 15th If Your Income Was $500 or More

Newsletter - WJZ-News

Postcard - Nature Center

Postcard - The Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Mich.

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Print - Woodward Ave. looking north from Campus Martins

Program - Detroit Firemen's 41st Annual Field Day Year Book

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Trophy

Letter - News Bulletin
Central Business District Association

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Directory, Telephone - The Speaking Telephone!
List of Subscribers connected with the Central Office System

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Report, Annual - Michigan Bell Telephone Company Annual Report 1961

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Agreement - Memorandum of Supplemental Agreement

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