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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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Log - Ladder Co. 21

Log

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Ladder Co. 21

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Catalog, Sales - Beautify Yourself at Home with Bee-Dew Beauty Preparations For Hair, Scalp and Skin

Catalog, Sales

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Beautify Yourself at Home with Bee-Dew Beauty Preparations For Hair, Scalp and Skin

Postcard - Lagoon in Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Lagoon in Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Canal, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Canal, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich.

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