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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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Encyclopedia of Detroit

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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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Handbill

Handbill

2012.045.206Archive

Card, Trade

Card, Trade

2012.045.204Archive

Booklet - Our Presidents

Booklet

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Our Presidents

Booklet - What Your Neighbors Say Dream Book

Booklet

2012.045.202Archive

What Your Neighbors Say Dream Book

Postcard - New Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Mich

Postcard

2012.045.143Archive

New Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Mich

Postcard - City Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2012.045.028Archive

City Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - General Motors Building, Detroit

Postcard

2012.044.994Archive

General Motors Building, Detroit

Postcard - Masonic Temple, Detroit

Postcard

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Masonic Temple, Detroit

Booklet - Telephone Almanac for 1959

Booklet

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Telephone Almanac for 1959

Booklet - Telephone Almanac for 1958

Booklet

2012.044.741Archive

Telephone Almanac for 1958

Booklet - Telephone Almanac for 1956

Booklet

2012.044.740Archive

Telephone Almanac for 1956

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

Directory, Telephone

2012.044.734Archive

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

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