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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

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1965.147.002Photo

Catalog - Detroit Jewel Catalog 1926

Catalog

1962.186.027Archive

Detroit Jewel Catalog 1926

Check, Bank - Wayne County and Home Savings Bank

Check, Bank

1962.061.008Archive

Wayne County and Home Savings Bank

Envelope - Michigan Central & Great Western Railways

Envelope

1961.131.008jArchive

Michigan Central & Great Western Railways

Card, Trade - M. J. Murphy & Company

Card, Trade

1961.131.008iArchive

M. J. Murphy & Company

Poster - The Detroit Post and Tribune

Poster, Advertisememt

1961.001.036Archive

The Detroit Post and Tribune

Receipt - James C. Watson Livery

Receipt

1960.199.001Archive

James C. Watson Livery

Catalog - Detroit Jewel Stoves Price List 1884

Catalog

1960.132.001Archive

Detroit Jewel Stoves Price List 1884

Card, Trade - Before & After Marriage: "Married"

Card, Trade

1958.016.030dArchive

Before & After Marriage: "Married"

Card, Trade

Card, Trade

1958.016.019Archive

Card, Trade

Card, Trade

1958.016.018Archive

Bill-of-sale - Edward Kanter, Ship Chandler

Bill-of-sale

1958.007.001Archive

Edward Kanter, Ship Chandler

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