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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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1639 Results Found

Commission - Andrew Jackson

Commission

1956.293.005Archive

Andrew Jackson

Print

Print

1956.219.001Archive

Postcard - Detroit, Mich., Foot of Woodward Ave.

Postcard

1955.272.197Archive

Detroit, Mich., Foot of Woodward Ave.

Postcard - Daily River Excursions, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

1955.272.187Archive

Daily River Excursions, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Wayne Hotel Pavilion, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

1955.272.159Archive

Wayne Hotel Pavilion, Detroit, Mich.

Print - The City of Detroit (From Canada Shore.)

Print

1955.126.001Archive

The City of Detroit (From Canada Shore.)

Invitation

Invitation

1955.041.001Archive

Way-bill

Way-bill

1954.008.004Archive

Poster - Wij zijn bereid!
[We are willing!]

Poster

1953.205.009Archive

Wij zijn bereid!
[We are willing!]

Print - Panoramic View of Detroit's River Front, Compliments of the Detroit News

Print

1953.134.003Archive

Panoramic View of Detroit's River Front, Compliments of the Detroit News

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1953.026.006Photo

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

1953.026.005Photo

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