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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: Random Images

Teapot

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Postcard - Steamers Off Belle Isle Light.

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Print, Photographic

Scorecard - 2002 Detroit Tigers Official Scorecard

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Print, Photographic

Postcard - Floral Clock, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich.

Catalog, Sales - Independent Pneumatic Tool Company

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Print, Photographic

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Menu

Postcard

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Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Film, Motion Picture - W.O. 32072 The II Boblo Dailies, Boat (animals Waving) Falling Star

Magazine - TV Guide Vol. 50, No. 38, Issue 2582

Card, Calling

Print, Photographic

Epaulets

Map

U-Matic - Teacher & Kids at Xmas Carnival, Christmas Carnival (tape #2), 11-18-83

Negative, Film

Menu

Negative, Glass-plate

Menu - The Sanders Menu

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Negative, Film

Postcard - 21--Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Stereograph - All Drop Windows Slide Into Velvet-Covered "Runs" and Are Operated By "Perfect" Window Regulators - Note Arm Sling, Hudson Motor Car Co, Detroit, USA

Poster - He's Doing His Share; Are You Doing Yours?

Certificate

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Iron

Marking Gauge

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Blueprint - Shoreline Stabilization Project - Historic Fort Wayne Restoration Project

Toy

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Invitation

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