Cranbrook, known worldwide as an architectural set piece, is getting a new gem in its diadem — a Frank Lloyd Wright house. The donation came from Anne Smith Towbes, daughter-in-law … Keep Reading…
Take a nostalgic look back at the history of the Detroit United Railway interurban system that once crossed Macomb County. Learn about its development, construction and operation starting in the 1890s … Keep Reading…
The city of Detroit, the largest city in the state of Michigan, was settled in 1701 by French colonists. It is the first European settlement above tidewater in North America.[3] Founded as a New … Keep Reading…
Here’s something you probably missed in history class: Abraham Lincoln’s famous beard wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for an 11 year-old girl. Seriously. While on his campaign trail, 11 year-old … Keep Reading…
Who We Are: The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is the birthplace of the Model T, making it one of the most significant historic automotive sites in the world. It is … Keep Reading…
Museum open every day of February, presents wide array of programming The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be open every day of February and present a wide … Keep Reading…
The Perry McAdow House is a Renaissance Revival house located at 4605 Cass Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976[2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1] Perry … Keep Reading…
On May 5, 1974, the Free Press’ “Detroit” magazine published an essay by Jude Huetteman about bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to Grosse Pointe High School in March 1964. Heutteman, … Keep Reading…
Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock real estate company broke ground Dec. 14 on the site of the former Hudson’s department store in downtown Detroit. Construction is underway on what is planned to be … Keep Reading…
Song takes writer to Joni Mitchell’s Detroit apartment — some 30 years after she moved onJoni Mitchell’s been with me a lot lately. Help me I think I’m falling In … Keep Reading…
Henry Ford was one of the most important industrialists of the past 200 years. His invention of the assembly line and several parts for his automobiles enabled his company and … Keep Reading…
“Antiques Roadshow” will roll into Rochester this spring. The popular television series, aired locally at 8 p.m. Mondays on Detroit Public Television, will film three episodes June 14 to be … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Historical Society announced today that it will debut a new Moving Forward Award to recognize individuals who are helping to transform our communities in meaningful ways. A part … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Free Press is proud to present a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of the city of Detroit. Pre-sale orders are available now on the Pediment website.Order your copies of “Detroit Memories” … Keep Reading…
For nearly 75 years, no one in Peter Counter’s family knew his final resting place.While facing Japanese forces near Soputa-Sanananda Track in what is now Papua New Guinea during World … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Free Press is proud to present a beautiful, hardcover historic retrospective of the city of Detroit. Pre-sale orders are available now on the Pediment website. Order your copies of “Detroit … Keep Reading…
During the first decade of the Ford Motor Company’s existence, the company employed various photographers and photographic firms to provide images for many of the same reasons which led to … Keep Reading…
At last year’s Art & Apples Festival, Paint Creek Center for the Arts Executive Director Tami Salisbury had her husband run around town to see how long waits were at … Keep Reading…
By Sarah Rose Sharp August 17, 2017 Any longtime resident of Southeast Michigan has a story about the Summer of 1967 and the infamous events that escalated to a citywide … Keep Reading…
Some of Michigan’s most iconic lighthouses will soon be featured on cans of Vernors Ginger Ale thanks to a partnership between the soda maker and Pure Michigan.Five lighthouses will be … Keep Reading…