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Background imageDetroit Collection: R H Fyfe Company building, Detroit, Michigan, USA

R H Fyfe Company building, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: 1925

Background imageDetroit Collection: General Motors and other buildings, Detroit, Michigan, USA

General Motors and other buildings, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Aerial view of General Motors building, Fisher Building and Art Centre Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDetroit Collection: Hudson Motor Car Co, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Hudson Motor Car Co, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: 1917

Background imageDetroit Collection: General Motors building, Detroit, Michigan, USA

General Motors building, Detroit, Michigan, USA
General Motors building, Laboratory and Convention Hall, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDetroit Collection: The landing of Cadillac (engraving)

The landing of Cadillac (engraving)
984445 The landing of Cadillac (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, landing at the site of Detroit)

Background imageDetroit Collection: View of the Bosporus entering from the Black Sea, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by

View of the Bosporus entering from the Black Sea, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by
STC87585 View of the Bosporus entering from the Black Sea, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (woodblock) by German School

Background imageDetroit Collection: Native of Princess Marianna Strait, from Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke

Native of Princess Marianna Strait, from Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke
STC209626 Native of Princess Marianna Strait, from Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke Geschiedenis der Nederlandsche overzeesche Bezittingen, Volume I, by Coenraad Jacob Temminck

Background imageDetroit Collection: Workers Outside Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c. 1910 (b / w photo)

Workers Outside Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
5863136 Workers Outside Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: Surrender of Detroit (litho)

Surrender of Detroit (litho)
3622789 Surrender of Detroit (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Detroit)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Surrender of Detroit (litho)

Surrender of Detroit (litho)
3622373 Surrender of Detroit (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Detroit to the British, 1812)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Un masque chez les sauvages du detroit de Torres (engraving)

Un masque chez les sauvages du detroit de Torres (engraving)
3629636 Un masque chez les sauvages du detroit de Torres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un masque chez les sauvages du detroit de Torres)

Background imageDetroit Collection: H 1523 fol. 159v View of the Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul

H 1523 fol. 159v View of the Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul
TPG181495 H 1523 fol.159v View of the Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul, from the Hunername by Lokman, 1558 (pen & ink and gouache on paper) (see also 229557) by Turkish School

Background imageDetroit Collection: Mask from the Torres Straits (tortoiseshell)

Mask from the Torres Straits (tortoiseshell)
HSC185265 Mask from the Torres Straits (tortoiseshell) by Oceanic; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: The testing room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, Detroit, 1903 (b / w photo)

The testing room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, Detroit, 1903 (b / w photo)
779145 The testing room, Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company, Detroit, 1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, a big motor factory (b / w photo)

Detroit, a big motor factory (b / w photo)
6025428 Detroit, a big motor factory (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detroit, a big motor factory)

Background imageDetroit Collection: The Squadron under command of Sir F. T Duckworth forcing the narrow channel of Dardanelles

The Squadron under command of Sir F. T Duckworth forcing the narrow channel of Dardanelles
STC236934 The Squadron under command of Sir F.T Duckworth forcing the narrow channel of Dardanelles, February 19th, 1807, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

Background imageDetroit Collection: 70-72 Monroe Avenue (Commercial Building), Detroit, Michigan (b / w photo)

70-72 Monroe Avenue (Commercial Building), Detroit, Michigan (b / w photo)
5669788 70-72 Monroe Avenue (Commercial Building), Detroit, Michigan (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Last pre-Civil War commercial block in Detroit)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Canada: Transfer Steamer between Windsor and Detroit (b / w photo)

Canada: Transfer Steamer between Windsor and Detroit (b / w photo)
6012048 Canada: Transfer Steamer between Windsor and Detroit (b/w photo) by Canadian Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transfer Steamer between Windsor and Detroit)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, Michigan, c. 1908 (b / w photo)

Detroit, Michigan, c. 1908 (b / w photo)
5052287 Detroit, Michigan, c.1908 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: 50 000 employees of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan (colour photo)

50 000 employees of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan (colour photo)
3094008 50 000 employees of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDetroit Collection: Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)

Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779154 Four o clock shift, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: Dee-troit Power

Dee-troit Power
Tom Egel

Background imageDetroit Collection: United States Air Force - F-89D Scorpion 53-2536

United States Air Force - F-89D Scorpion 53-2536
United States Air Force - Northrop F-89D-60-NO Scorpion 53-2536 at Detroit. Ca.1954: TOS USAF as F-89D. Assigned to 176th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 115th Fighter-Interceptor Group, Truax Field

Background imageDetroit Collection: United States Army - Boeing-Stearman YL-15 Scout 47-0432

United States Army - Boeing-Stearman YL-15 Scout 47-0432
United States Army - Boeing-Stearman YL-15 Scout (Model 451) 47-0432 (msn 20012), at Detroit, Michigan. Date: 1951

Background imageDetroit Collection: United States Air Force - Convair B-36D-1-CF Peacemaker

United States Air Force - Convair B-36D-1-CF Peacemaker
United States Air Force Convair B-36D-1-CF Peacemaker 44-92026 (msn 23), of the7th Bombardment Wing, at Detroit, Michigan. Built as a Consolidated B-36B-1-CF Peacemaker, first flown 8 July 1948

Background imageDetroit Collection: White, 3rd Base, Detroit, from the 'Gold Coin'Tobacco Issue, 1887

White, 3rd Base, Detroit, from the "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
White, 3rd Base, Detroit, from the " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887

Background imageDetroit Collection: Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from 'Gold Coin'Tobacco Issue, 1887

Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from "Gold Coin"Tobacco Issue, 1887
Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from " Gold Coin" Tobacco Issue, 1887

Background imageDetroit Collection: Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from the Gold Coin series (N284

Thompson, Right Field, Detroit, from the Gold Coin series (N284) for Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco, 1887

Background imageDetroit Collection: William E. Quinby, Detroit Free Press, from the American Editors series (N1

William E. Quinby, Detroit Free Press, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Background imageDetroit Collection: James H. Fogarty, Right Fielder, Philadelphia, from Worlds Champions

James H. Fogarty, Right Fielder, Philadelphia, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imageDetroit Collection: Charles H. Getzien, Pitcher, Detroit, from Worlds Champions

Charles H. Getzien, Pitcher, Detroit, from Worlds Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imageDetroit Collection: Cadillac lands in Detroit

Cadillac lands in Detroit
The landing of Cadillac. Date: 1701

Background imageDetroit Collection: Charles W. Bennett, Baseball Player, from Worlds Champions

Charles W. Bennett, Baseball Player, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Background imageDetroit Collection: Charles H. Getzin, Baseball Player, Pitcher, Detroit, from Worlds Champions

Charles H. Getzin, Baseball Player, Pitcher, Detroit, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imageDetroit Collection: Glance at Detroit from the City Hall, 1872. Creator: John Douglas Woodward

Glance at Detroit from the City Hall, 1872. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Glance at Detroit from the City Hall, 1872. View of Detroit, Michigan, USA. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers

Background imageDetroit Collection: The City of Detroit, (From Canada Shore), 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood

The City of Detroit, (From Canada Shore), 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
The City of Detroit, (From Canada Shore), 1872. Sailing ships at the port of Detroit, Michigan, USA, seen from Windsor, Ontario

Background imageDetroit Collection: Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s

Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s
The Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit from An Airplace - View over Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s. Street plan devised by Augustus Woodward

Background imageDetroit Collection: Employees at the Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

Employees at the Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Employees at the Cadillac Motor Car Company, Detroit, c1930s. Workers outside factory buildings in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Postcard

Background imageDetroit Collection: City Hall, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. Creator: Unknown

City Hall, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. Creator: Unknown
City Hall, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. Renaissance revival seat of government for the city of Detroit, Michigan from 1871-1961 to plans by architect James Anderson

Background imageDetroit Collection: Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Michigan, c1897. As part of Augustus Woodwards plan to rebuild the city after a fire in 1805, the park was established in 1850

Background imageDetroit Collection: Inauguration of Air service between Detroit and Cleveland

Inauguration of Air service between Detroit and Cleveland
A Ford Motor Company-sponsored stunt to publicise the inauguration of the commercial Air freight service between Detroit and Cleveland

Background imageDetroit Collection: Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City Gas Co. Michigan, 1900 (b / w photo)

Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City Gas Co. Michigan, 1900 (b / w photo)
867602 Coke delivery wagon and workers, Detroit City Gas Co. Michigan, 1900 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: Del Ray Salt Co. c. 1900-20 (b / w photo)

Del Ray Salt Co. c. 1900-20 (b / w photo)
867570 Del Ray Salt Co. c.1900-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: Palmer Foundation and Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan, c. 1906 (b / w photo)

Palmer Foundation and Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan, c. 1906 (b / w photo)
862707 Palmer Foundation and Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Michigan, c.1906 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Lily Pond on Belle Isle

Detroit, Michigan, USA - Lily Pond on Belle Isle Date: 1907

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Frank E Kirby Steamer

Detroit, Michigan, USA - Frank E Kirby Steamer leaving for Put-in-Bay village on South Bass Island. Date: 1907

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Woodward Avenue, looking north

Detroit, Michigan, USA - Woodward Avenue, looking north Date: 1907

Background imageDetroit Collection: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Michigan Building, State Fair

Detroit, Michigan, USA - Michigan Building, State Fair Date: 1907




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"Detroit: A City of Rich History, Vibrant Culture, and Automotive Legacy" Discover the enchanting allure of Detroit, Michigan - a city that seamlessly blends its historical landmarks with modern marvels. Step into the grandeur of The Fox Theatre, an architectural gem in downtown Detroit that has hosted countless performances and events since its opening in 1928. Immerse yourself in the sporting heritage at Navin Field (Briggs Stadium), where baseball legends once graced the field and created unforgettable moments for fans. This iconic stadium holds a special place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts across America. As you explore this dynamic city, it's impossible to ignore the influence of Ford Motor Company. Witness firsthand how this automotive giant shaped Detroit's landscape by employing thousands and revolutionizing transportation worldwide from their headquarters here. Michigan itself is a treasure trove for nature lovers. Experience tranquility while boating at Belle Isle Park, an island oasis nestled within Detroit's borders. Marvel at stunning views of the city skyline along the picturesque Detroit River – a sight that captures both urban charm and natural beauty. Navin Park offers another serene escape within bustling Detroit – a perfect spot to unwind amidst lush greenery or enjoy recreational activities with loved ones. And if you're seeking luxury accommodations during your stay, Pontchartrain Hotel located near Campus Martius promises sophistication and comfort. Detroit isn't just about cars; it also boasts thrilling races like Hispano-Suiza H6C competing against Baby Bootlegger Speedboat on waterways nearby. This adrenaline-fueled spectacle showcases Detroit's passion for speed and innovation beyond land vehicles. Travel back in time to witness Henry Ford's pioneering spirit as he tests his groundbreaking automobiles at Piquette Plant circa 1905 – an essential milestone in automotive history that forever changed how we move today. The Hudson Motor Company stands tall as another testament to Detroit's automotive prowess. Explore their legacy through exhibits showcasing their contributions to the industry, reminding us of Detroit's enduring impact.