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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 "black business"

2483 Results Found

Envelope - Central Savings Bank

Envelope

2010.004.172Archive

Central Savings Bank

Card, Store - Evaporated Fruit Vinegar
for sale at J. B. Cron & Brothers Groceries

Card, Store

2010.004.171Archive

Evaporated Fruit Vinegar
for sale at J. B. Cron & Brothers Groceries

Receipt - American Eagle Tobacco Works

Receipt

2010.004.161Archive

American Eagle Tobacco Works

Envelope - Detroit-Michigan Stove Company

Envelope

2010.004.153Archive

Detroit-Michigan Stove Company

Letter - Machine Precision Institute

Letter

2010.004.152Archive

Machine Precision Institute

Envelope - Grinnell Brothers

Envelope

2010.004.139bArchive

Grinnell Brothers

Envelope - Grinnell Brothers

Envelope

2010.004.139aArchive

Grinnell Brothers

Receipt - Grinnell Bros.

Receipt

2010.004.137bArchive

Grinnell Bros.

Invoice - Grinnell Bros.

Invoice

2010.004.137aArchive

Grinnell Bros.

Notebook - Grinnell Bros.

Notebook

2010.004.135Archive

Grinnell Bros.

Invoice - Grinnell Bros.

Invoice

2010.004.134Archive

Grinnell Bros.

Card, Store - W. A. King,
Headquarters for Best 50c. Teas

Card, Store

2010.004.125Archive

W. A. King,
Headquarters for Best 50c. Teas

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