Roads and freeways in metropolitan detroit wikipedia. Five compelling books about detroits tragic decline, history. Also for history nerds, this book is essential reading for understanding detroits present racial and economic dynamics. Detroit has been in the spotlight latelyand thats not necessarily a good thing. Detroit free press, historical database 18311922 ann. Two former detroit landmark department stores can be seen in this photo. Complete with a multitude of engraved lithograph illustrations. This wideranging journalist who was born in detroit and whose many books include a justly celebrated biography of vince lombardi chronicles the glory of detroit from late 1962 through. An american autopsy by charlie leduff is a personal favorite of mine. Detroit free press, historical database 1831 1922 wed, 04182012 9. Young, one of the most powerful black politicians in american history. Traffic control in downtown detroit 1928 detroit history.
Loomis was born in detroit and lived for a number of years in the north rosedale park neighborhood in the city. Explore detroits history through the eyes of the major city newspaper. This kind of change would have to be recorded in our family history in order to properly represent the location. In 1909 wayne county, michigan, usa built the first mile of concrete highway in the world. Hudson department store left still open in 1978 imploded on october 24, 1988, and the former crowleys department store right seen in this photo facing the wrecking ball. Yet lehto recounts throwing away more than 100 pages of material even after realizing that the story of detroit streetcars extends more than 30 years beyond where the book ends. Workers in a ford plant bending metal strips to form window frames for automobiles in 1941.
I am wondering is there is a definitive detroit history book someone knows of out there. Sort of similar to when all the county lines changed over the decades. Detroit transit history phase two of a study by the university of detroit mercys transit research team. This 14mile stretch of four lane divided highway was ready in time to get workers from detroit to the new willow run bomber plant that opened near. Its eastern division extended from miami, florida, to sault ste. This fare structure was based on a new express zonefare system the dsr had put into effect on all fifteen of its express routes that same day. Moundbuilders lived in the area and mounds were noted at several locations in presentday detroit, including at fort wayne and springwells in the 17th century, the region was inhabited by the.
Mason called for a special census to determine if michigan had a population. An aerial view of the area of grand river and warren during the 1967 race riots in detroit. More than 40 different nationalities were represented. In the video we zoom in an look at various aspects that make this map.
Here the best books on the legendary american city. Greetings from detroit a finalist for book of the year. If you have a connection to michiganwayne county detroit, you would find it a lot of fun to read about the area in the early days. When the united states entered world war ii, construction began on what was called the willow run expressway. Detroit history, detroit art, metro detroit, mileena, michigan travel, great lakes. Wayne county michigan genealogy and history detroit history. Us12 from detroit to chicago traces one of americas oldest and most famous routesfrom its eastern origin at the very center of detroit to its western terminus on the north side of chicago. Much like the talented bak, who makes 20th century detroit his wheelhouse, in hidden history of detroit, young author amy elliott bragg draws on detroits other two centuries to spin engaging tales of a city undisturbed by horseless carriages but often just as chaotic. This book feels like it is created by people with a real passion. The story of the davison, americas first urban freeway aug 3, 2016 by ardelia lee while freeways are pretty standard in american cities now, it wasnt always that way.
Detroit michigan history and cartography is explored and examined from this vintage map that was originally produced in 1895. The district was listed on the national register of historic places in 2002. Over the course of its 300year history, detroit has been sculpted into a city unique in the american. The district includes 80 acres 32 ha and 28 buildings. The first westward settlers traversing what became detroit road had to swim, wade or ford the rocky river until a ferry service began in 1810. On this day in detroit history history books local. The title does say glimpses however and that is correct. The edsel ford expressway, also known as i94, is part of one of the oldest urban interstate highways in the country. A pictorial history of motor city rock and roll 1965 to 1975 book. The story of the davison, americas first urban freeway. A brief history of detroit, michigan local histories. His writing has been published in the detroit news, michigan history magazine, new york times, hour detroit and more.
History of detroit wayne county, silas farmer, used abebooks. Preorder our new photo book on detroits early history. New book highlights detroits overlooked streetcar history. Browse our extensive catalog of books by state here. When i challenged myself to read a book a week in november of 20, this was one of the first books i read. Dixie highway is one of americas historic highways. Here is a list of the resources on this site for detroit. This is a mustread for anyone serious about detroits history. The 10 best books about the motor city the daily beast. David maraniss chronicles 1960s detroit glorious but. Historic pictures of detroit telling a story of a town on the mend. Bill loomis is the author of detroits delectable past 2012, detroit food 2014 and numerous articles on culinary and social history.
My only gripe is that i wish that there were many more pictures. Search books by state arcadia publishing history books. This would be a great gift book for anyone who has roots in the motor city or is interested in knowing a bit of its history. Five compelling books about detroits tragic decline, history by. Historical society of michigan michigan history calendar. Sandstone abutments of the 1890 bridge can still be seen in the river.
I wanted to end it, i wanted to write the whole history up to 1956, and its still something that someone should try to do. Arcadia publishing has created thousands of titles across all fifty states, with topics that range from the history of the smallest town to the making of the biggest cities. Hudson celebrates the anniversary of his establishment in the clothing. The detroit news brings you stories of the colorful history of detroit and michigan, in words and photos. What are some good books about the history of detroit. The book is a cleareyed look at the sources of his hometowns woes, an assessment of its. History of detroit and wayne county and early michigan by farmer, silas. Detroit michigan history and cartography 1895 youtube. I couldnt put it down and read it in a matter of days, whic. Five compelling books about detroits tragic decline, history added by steve neavling on july 24. The davison freeway, which runs eastwest between m10 and interstate 75, was arguably the first urban freeway constructed in the united states. State of michigan detroit michigan northern michigan best memories childhood memories detroit history detroit area most popular books shopping center.
This book is one of the standard works when doing any research on wayne county. The history of dsr expressway bus service in detroit. A steam engine passing over a highway in detroit, 1950 750x690. Vintage views, many of which have never before been published, explore the cities, towns, and villages along its path. I have more than my share of books on specific topics founding of detroit, architecture, auto industry, motown sound, famous detroiters, etc. Order your copies of detroit memories now to have them delivered in time for the holidays. Detroit street addresses renumbered in 1921heres a. A detroit story is a 2015 nonfiction book discussing the history of the u. Hearths and geological features from the holcombe beach site near lake saint clair show that paleoindian people settled in the area of detroit as early as 11,000 years ago. The west vernorspringwells historic district is a six block long commercial historic district located along west vernor highway between honorah and norman in detroit, michigan.
History and historic stories of detroit and michigan. Things like who the streets of detroit are named after are just fascinating. Detroit transit history university of detroit mercy. Historical society of michigan michigan history calendar day yearevents 1 sep1796the american flag flew over fort mackinac for the first time as the british withdrew under provisions of the jay treaty, 1794. The first michigan frontier goodrich, calvin university of michigan ann arbor, mi 1940. The photos in this book are well chosen and the book is nicely designed and presented. Detroit is a city with a vibrant, intriguing story that spans centuries.
But i am really wondering if someone knows of a comprehensive, well written book about the city, from indian times through the relatively modern era at least. The history of detroit and michigan biographical edition farmer, silas silas farmer and co. On thursday, detroit made history and not in a good way. A chronological cyclopedia of the past and present. For many years, people migrated to the area in search of jobs and in hopes of achieving the american dream. Get your signed copy and a free vintage detroit postcard by ordering from our shop, right here and get free shipping, a free vintage detroit postcard and an autographed copy. Sugrue is the david boies professor of history and professor of sociology at the. By 1880, detroit was an immigrant city with over 116,000 people.