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From right to left at the May 20, 1959, groundbreaking: George W. Stark, president of the Detroit Historical Museum; Robert M. Dossin, representing his father, food and soft drink distributor Roy L. Dossin; and Detroit City Council president Mary V. Beck. They are sharing the museum model with Sidonie Y. Dossin, 11, Douglas P. Dossin, 5, and Pamela Knighton, 5.

The Way It Was: The Opening of the Dossin Great Lakes...

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Construction of the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit

The Way It Was: The History of the Renaissance Center

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From July 9 to 26, visitors will have a chance to see the nation's most historic documents.

The Freedom Plane Tour Comes to The Henry Ford in Dearborn

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Child actor Jackie Cooper (front, center) photographed with dozens of children in the lobby of the Fisher Theater on May 7, 1932.

The Way It Was: Jackie Cooper Visits Detroit in 1932

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The single-story, Southern-style bungalow has found a new home in Greenfield Village.

The Jackson Home: A Civil Rights Movement Landmark Becomes Latest Greenfield...

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The 21-year-old was a fan favorite, even at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 2, 1976.

Mark Fidrych: Looking Back on 1976 & The Summer of ‘The...

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Norman Zadoorian photo “Chrome and Brick” (1956)

Mid-Century Detroit Photos by Norman Zadoorian on Display at Detroit Historical...

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The Way It Was: The Tauber Family Railroad at the Detroit...

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Hats for sale are seen from the outside of Henry the Hatter Friday, June 30, 2017 in Detroit.

Hidden Detroit: Sports, Hats, Scenic Spots, and Artifacts

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Ernie Harwell and George Kell

The Way It Was: Ernie Harwell and George Kell

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Lee Iacocca

The Way It Was: Lee Iacocca’s 46-year Career at Ford and...

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Erma Henderson speaking with reporters.

The Way It Was: 1972 and Erma Henderson

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Single covers from Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, The Four Tops, and The Supremes.

Holland-Dozier-Holland: 27 Hits Written by the Motown Legends

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Lamont Dozier (left) at work with Brian Holland (middle) and Eddie Holland.

Brian and Eddie Holland: The Men Behind The Motown Sound

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The Way It Was: 1922 and the Graystone Ballroom

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Detroit’s Walk to Freedom, June 1963

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Patricia Mooradian stands outside the historic Jackson Home, the planning site for the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, which is now located in Greenfield Village.

Hour Detroiters 2026: The Henry Ford’s Patricia Mooradian

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The Way It Was: Simmons and Clark

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Fun Facts About America’s Thanksgiving Parade

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Tom Selleck Returns to His Roots

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