From the Collection

The Aga Khan's Packard Eight Limousine

Posted March 24, 2014 by DHSdigital
The Aga Khan’s Packard Eight Limousine (circa 1928).

 

Packard Motor Car Co. Historical Collection

Posted March 19, 2014 by DHSdigital

Digitization of our extensive Packard Motor Car Company Collection is underway, with the assistance of students from Wayne State University’s School of Library and Information Science.

Why Do We Have These Tickets and Keys?

Posted March 11, 2014 by Eric Dalton
SS Hamonic keys for cabins #127 and #129

 

John Miner: Skating Marvel

Posted March 3, 2014 by DHSdigital
1899 patent drawing for J. Miner Skate Runners

 

An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part II

Posted January 3, 2014 by DHSdigital
c. 1965, Drawing depicting the various proposed historic periods and interest groupings.

An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part I

Posted December 30, 2013 by DHSdigital
c. 1965, Fort Wayne Restoration, Including the Historic Fort, Proposed Detroit Industrial History Museum, and Other Historic Features and Waterfront Improvements.

 

The Davison Freeway

Posted December 27, 2013 by Eric Dalton
Davison Freeway as it appeared on a 1961 Wayne County highway map.

 

Trappers Alley

Posted December 18, 2013 by DHSdigital
Tannery equipment remained in place until redevelopment began, like this hoist on the 4th floor (Carmen Truice, 1982).

 

Pewabic

Posted December 12, 2013 by Brendan Roney
This Pewabic mosaic is installed above the altar of the crypt church within the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

 

Bobble-snorks and Gizzle-snips

Posted December 6, 2013 by DHSdigital

Few products may seem as mundane as a phonebook. But between 1957 and 1958, the Yellow Pages used an infectiously playful ad campaign which was likely appreciated by children and adults alike.

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