On This Day in Detroit History

On This Day in Detroit History
Author: Bill Loomis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-01-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 162585384X


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One day at a time, discover colorful Motor City moments in history spanning more than three centuries. On November 5, 1851, Voice of the Fugitive published a letter in support of escaped slaves. On July 3, 1904, Monk Parry became the first monkey to drive a car, and on January 16, 1919, the Statler Hotel menu offered whale meat for dinner. The legendary Steve Yzerman was named captain of the Red Wings on October 7, 1986. Local historian Bill Loomis covers the big events and remarkable stories of life and culture from Detroit's founding to its recent struggles and rebirth.


On This Day in Detroit History
Language: en
Pages: 208
Authors: Bill Loomis
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016-01-11 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

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One day at a time, discover colorful Motor City moments in history spanning more than three centuries. On November 5, 1851, Voice of the Fugitive published a le
On This Day in Detroit History
Language: en
Pages: 208
Authors: Bill Loomis
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

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One day at a time, discover colorful Motor City moments in history spanning more than three centuries. On November 5, 1851, Voice of the Fugitive published a le
Detroit 1967
Language: en
Pages: 258
Authors: Joel Stone
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-05-18 - Publisher: Wayne State University Press

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Readers of Detroit history and urban studies will be drawn to and enlightened by these powerful essays.
Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Language: en
Pages: 134
Authors: Romie Minor
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

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Since 1924, Detroit's annual Thanksgiving parade has delighted people of all ages. The parade's spectacular balloons, floats, bands, special guests, and holiday
The Last Days of Detroit
Language: en
Pages: 340
Authors: Mark Binelli
Categories: Detroit (Mich.)
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013 - Publisher: Random House

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* It was 'the most modern city in the world, the city of tomorrow'. But the Fifties witnessed one of the greatest economic slides of the last century, as Detroi