In the bustling landscape of 19th-century Detroit, where the echoes of progress and industry reverberated, a new voice emerged in 1873. It was the birth of the “Detroit News” newspaper, … Keep Reading…
In the midst of the turbulent 1960s, a resounding call for justice and equality echoed through the halls of Cobo Hall (now TCF Center) in Detroit, Michigan. On June 23, … Keep Reading…
The Michigan Stove Company was one of the most significant industrial enterprises of the early 1900s in Detroit. The company specialized in manufacturing stoves, which were essential in heating homes … Keep Reading…
Grass Roots, Revered Pavement, World Stage Did you know that the Woodward Dream Cruise actually started as a small fundraiser to raise money for a soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan? … Keep Reading…
The Toledo War was a territorial dispute that took place in the early 19th century, and it had far-reaching consequences for the future of the United States. The disagreement centered … Keep Reading…
Detroit’s most iconic mansion, The Whitney, is emptying out its Carriage House and Canfield building, and all the treasure inside will be available for sale Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Curious … Keep Reading…
Michigan is home to thousands of school buildings, some of which have been shuttered, and some more than a hundred years old that are still operating. In metro Detroit alone, … Keep Reading…
Alexis de Tocqueville’s Encounter with a Rising Industrial Power: Detroit, 1831 From America’s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America–first published in … Keep Reading…
James Vernor was a man with a passion for innovation and a thirst for success. Born in 1843 in Detroit, Michigan, Vernor would go on to create a soft drink … Keep Reading…
In the turbulent summer of July, 1967, folksinger and Elektra recording artist Tim Buckley was booked to play Detroit’s Grande Ballroom, run by “Uncle” Russ Gibb. Back in the day, it was not uncommon for … Keep Reading…
The British surrender of Detroit on June 11, 1812, during the War of 1812, marked a turning point in American history. This event boosted American morale and showcased the nation’s … Keep Reading…
In 1914, the Ford Motor Company made a groundbreaking move that would reshape the landscape of labor relations and revolutionize the automobile industry. The introduction of the $5-a-day wage by … Keep Reading…
An architectural jewel in the downtown Detroit skyline has been cleaned, rehabbed and restored to grandeur after years of abandonment and is now officially reopened as upscale apartments, hotel rooms … Keep Reading…
The main artery running from the city in a northwesterly direction was Woodward Avenue, named after Judge Augustus B. Woodward. In 1909, one mile of Woodward was paved, becoming the … Keep Reading…
The Ford Rotunda was a large, circular building that served as a major tourist attraction for the Ford Motor Company from 1936 to 1962. It was located in Dearborn, Michigan, … Keep Reading…
On May 2, 1939, one of the most remarkable streaks in baseball history came to an end in Detroit. Lou Gehrig, the legendary first baseman for the New York Yankees, … Keep Reading…
The Detroit Tank Arsenal, which was located in Warren, Michigan, was a vital part of the U.S. war effort during World War II. The Arsenal was responsible for the design, … Keep Reading…
The year 1876 was a year of great excitement and change in Detroit, Michigan. One of the most notable events that occurred that year was the rise of the roller … Keep Reading…
The Michigan Stove Company was one of the most significant industrial enterprises of the early 1900s in Detroit. The company specialized in manufacturing stoves, which were essential in heating homes … Keep Reading…
A Metro Detroit father kept a secret for 50 years, but now his son is on a journey to uncover the truth. And what he found is one of the … Keep Reading…