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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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Enjoy a variety of events, from lectures, book talks, and film screenings to family-friendly activities, behind-the-scenes tours, concerts, and more!

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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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Digital Collection: Search

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Print, Photographic - Zana

Print, Photographic

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Zana

Print, Photographic - "Burger King" at the Burger King

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"Burger King" at the Burger King

Postcard - Detroit From Grand Circus Park

Postcard

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Detroit From Grand Circus Park

Postcard - Book-Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard

2007.004.221Archive

Book-Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich.

Postcard - Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Michigan.

Postcard

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Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Michigan.

Map - Plan of Detroit

Map

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Plan of Detroit

Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

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Advertisement - List No. 1, Campaign Supplies Made by E. A. Armstrong

Advertisement

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List No. 1, Campaign Supplies Made by E. A. Armstrong

Print, Photographic - Graf Zeppelin, Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1929

Print, Photographic

1959.201.001Photo

Graf Zeppelin, Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1929

Photograph, Cabinet

Photograph, Cabinet

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Photograph, Cabinet

Photograph, Cabinet

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Photograph, Cabinet

Photograph, Cabinet

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