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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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Pamphlet - Facts for Ready Reference About Detroit Street Railways

Pamphlet

1950.223.003Archive

Facts for Ready Reference About Detroit Street Railways

Post Folder - Souvenir Folder of Detroit, Mich.

Post Folder

1945.124.001Archive

Souvenir Folder of Detroit, Mich.

U-Matic - Barbara Parker
6/4/85
4 and 7 Newscasts
Food Spoilage.

U-Matic

2015.008.021Archive

Barbara Parker
6/4/85
4 and 7 Newscasts
Food Spoilage.

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1953.026.015Photo

Film, Motion Picture - Cutaways: New Center MOS
and Awards, Blue Pigs

Film, Motion Picture

2015.007.017Archive

Cutaways: New Center MOS
and Awards, Blue Pigs

Poster

Poster

2014.003.956Archive

Certificate, Commemorative - Gen. U. S. Grant

Certificate, Commemorative

2013.042.431Archive

Gen. U. S. Grant

Photograph, Cabinet

Photograph, Cabinet

2015.002.005Photo

Museum - Detroit Historical Museum Master Plan Study Documents and Kresge Addition Initial Documents

Museum

2013.048.639Archive

Detroit Historical Museum Master Plan Study Documents and Kresge Addition Initial Documents

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2013.041.325Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2013.041.291Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

2012.047.196Photo

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