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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: Random Images

Music, Sheet - Belle Isle, Belle Isle, Our Own

Advertisement - Downtown Detroit Days

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Letter

Postcard - Lagoon at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Article - Football Excursion Pix

Music, Sheet - The Detroit Free Press Christmas March

Print, Photographic

Menu

Invoice

Print, Photographic

Magazine - The Ring

Trophy

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Print, Photographic

Directory, Membership - Cygnet, The Little Black Book Telephone Directory
for NABET/CWA Local 43

Booklet - Community Service Programs of the Detroit News

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Letter

Pitcher, Cream

Poster - Associated News Service, Vol. 12, No. 62

Drawing, Architectural - Front Elevation

Print, Photographic

Magazine - The Student, Vol. VII, No. 10, June 1911

Animal, Stuffed

Videotape

Print, Photographic - Close-Hauled Brig at Sea - Photo of Robert Hopkin Painting Close - Hauled Brig at Sea'

Postcard - Washington Boulevard, Detroit.

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich.

Stereoview

Key

Print, Photographic - Car #1503 Overhaul

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Print, Photographic - Vegetable Stand - Gratiot Central Market

Moccasin

Map - Public Lighting Commission, Locations of Street Lights

Program, Theater

Negative, Film

Print, Photographic

Menu

Print, Photographic

Discharge, Military

Poster

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