Back in the heyday of Detroit — from the Great Depression through the 1950s — Joseph “Ziggy” Johnson knew just about everybody who was worth knowing in the shops, bars, … Keep Reading…
From the outside, it’s an unassuming white clapboard home with boarded windows. However, it was once the home of Ulysses S. Grant in the mid-19th Century when the Union general, who was then … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Historical Museum chronicles the history of the Detroit area from 18th-century fur trading to cobblestone streets, 19th-century stores, and on to the auto assembly line. In 1928, the … Keep Reading…
Restoration work is moving ahead at the Michigan Central train station in Detroit despite the economic fallout from the coronavirus. Work on the project stopped for seven weeks due to a … Keep Reading…
A historical site right in the heart of Hamtramck is about to get some much needed tender loving care. “Hamtramck Stadium is really important because it gave opportunity for African-American … Keep Reading…
Sunday would have been Gilda Radner’s 74th birthday. The Detroit-native died at the age of 42 on May 20, 1989. Born in Detroit on June 28, 1946, Radner attended University … Keep Reading…
The history of Detroit Golf Club dates back to the 19th century. But the Club is a recent arrival to the PGA Tour, hosting its first event, the Rocket Mortgage … Keep Reading…
It’s no secret that Detroit has played a vital role in the history of automobile production. After all, they don’t call us the Motor City for nothing, and there’s something … Keep Reading…
Detroit’s long and fascinating history is both inspiring and intriguing, so Adelia Strong Macker’s email request hoping to find out more about her vintage items fell on receptive ears. “We … Keep Reading…
It can be dizzying in the spin cycle as history happens around us, but a historical group that celebrates the automobile industry and Detroit’s wartime efforts is giving a nod … Keep Reading…
If you’re a lifelong Detroiter, you’re surely aware that our city has served as a backdrop to many historical events throughout the generations. From bootleggers crossing the Detroit River during … Keep Reading…
Opened in 1893, Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is one on Detroit’s hidden gems, sitting right on Canfield and Russell Streets. In 1871, 300 Polish families created the St. Albertus … Keep Reading…
Theo and Jean Laumet grew up hearing stories of their family ties to the man who founded Detroit and inspired the Cadillac brand. But the story was always something of a … Keep Reading…
On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. became the most celebrated man in the world. His historic New York-to-Paris solo flight in a single-engine airplane catapulted him to worldwide … Keep Reading…
When “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes” opens March 28 at Dearborn’s Henry Ford Museum, it could make metro Detroit the temporary capital of the comic book universe. For those who can’t … Keep Reading…
Do you remember the giant stove that sat on Woodward Avenue — and other areas of Detroit? We received this question through our 4YI form this week, where you can ask … Keep Reading…
The Navy has identified the remains of a Detroit man who was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack. Navy Seaman 1st Class Edward Wasielewski was only 21 years old. On … Keep Reading…
Valentine’s Day roses, chocolates, and stuffed bears are so cliche. How about some d#@mn R-E-S- P-E-C-T? Oh, to be a fly on the wall on Valentine’s Day in 1967 when the … Keep Reading…
The Historic Fort Wayne property has languished for decades, but the city of Detroit is finally taking steps to redevelop the iconic fort. Detroit officials this month said they will … Keep Reading…
When most Americans think of the modern civil rights movement, they think of the South. But Detroit had an important part to play as well. Its proximity to the Canadian … Keep Reading…