Dick Purtan, JoAnne Purtan bond over Detroit radio
Dick Purtan, a bona fide Detroit radio legend, is talking about the old days when he used to bring his daughters along to his Saturday shift at the old WXYZ-AM … Keep Reading…
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Flag Day Celebration – Dearborn Historical Museum
Tomorrow is June 14th: Flag Day. Officially established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, this is the date that the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States … Keep Reading…
At Home in Rochester: Frank Butts House
This house on the northwest corner of West University Drive and Wilcox Street was built in the summer of 1897 as the family residence of Rochester cigar maker Frank Butts. … Keep Reading…
Port Huron Museum to restore steam locomotive
One of the shortest moves in the Daniel B. Harrington’s long existence was probably one of the most momentous. Workers and volunteers recently loaded the narrow-gauge steam engine onto a … Keep Reading…
History of Michigan – Wikipedia
The history of human activity in Michigan, a U.S. state in the Midwest, began with settlement of the western Great Lakes region by Native Americans perhaps as early as 11,000 BCE.[1] The first European to … Keep Reading…
The World of Charles and Ray Eames – The Henry Ford
Get inside the minds and the workspace of Charles and Ray Eames, two of the 20th century’s most influential designers. At The World of Charles and Ray Eames — making its U.S. … Keep Reading…
Cranbrook acquires Wright-designed Smith House
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…
History of the Detroit United Railway in Macomb County | Events Calendar – HomeActions
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…
History of Detroit – Wikipedia
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…
Abraham Lincoln’s Notable Achievements And How To Style a Beard Like a President – Beardoholic
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…
THE FORD PIQUETTE AVENUE PLANT – the Birthplace of the Model T
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…
2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT THE WRIGHT
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 – Cass Ave.
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…
The night Martin Luther King Jr. came to Grosse Pointe
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…
A history of Detroit’s tallest buildings
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…
Joni Mitchell Library – Joni doesn’t live here anymore: Detroit News, September 16, 1997
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…
The Life And History Of Henry Ford – Car Computer Exchange Blog
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’ to film 3 episodes in Rochester
“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…
DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY DEBUTS “MOVING FORWARD AWARD” AT 2017 SOCIETY BALL
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…
Pre-order ‘Detroit Memories,’ our new photo book on Detroit’s early history
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…