From the Collection

The Aga Khan's Packard Eight Limousine

The Aga Khan’s Packard Eight Limousine (circa 1928).

 

Packard Motor Car Co. Historical Collection

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?

SS Hamonic keys for cabins #127 and #129

 

John Miner: Skating Marvel

1899 patent drawing for J. Miner Skate Runners

 

An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part II

c. 1965, Drawing depicting the various proposed historic periods and interest groupings.

An Alternative Fort Wayne, Part I

c. 1965, Fort Wayne Restoration, Including the Historic Fort, Proposed Detroit Industrial History Museum, and Other Historic Features and Waterfront Improvements.

 

The Davison Freeway

Davison Freeway as it appeared on a 1961 Wayne County highway map.

 

Trappers Alley

Tannery equipment remained in place until redevelopment began, like this hoist on the 4th floor (Carmen Truice, 1982).

 

Pewabic

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

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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