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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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Learn about our history, meet the dedicated team preserving Detroit’s legacy, and discover what we’re doing today.

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Newsletter - The Harmonie Notes

Newsletter

2019.159.002Archive

The Harmonie Notes

Postcard - Bird's Eye View, Looking West from City Hall, Detroit, Michigan

Postcard

2019.156.008Archive

Bird's Eye View, Looking West from City Hall, Detroit, Michigan

Brochure - Detroit Facts and Directory Map

Brochure

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Detroit Facts and Directory Map

Brochure - Detroit

Brochure

2019.156.004Archive

Detroit

Brochure - Detroit

Brochure

2019.156.003Archive

Detroit

Booklet - Well Paved American Cities
Detroit, Michigan

Booklet

2019.156.001Archive

Well Paved American Cities
Detroit, Michigan

Card, Advertising - The Old Shillelagh

Card, Advertising

2019.154.008Archive

The Old Shillelagh

Postcard - 70905 Michigan Central Station, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2019.149.002Archive

Water Front, Detroit, Mich.

Sign, Informational

Sign, Informational

2019.118.014Object

Sign, Informational

Sign, Informational

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Sign, Informational

Sign, Informational

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Sign, Directional

Sign, Directional

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