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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q5T_music-hall_Detroit-MI.html
Originally called the Wilson Theatre, this building was completed in 1928 with funds provided by Matilda Wilson (Mrs. Alfred G.), William E. Kapp of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, an architectural firm whose works dominated the city's skyline of the 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q3Y_comerica-incorporated_Detroit-MI.html
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Comerica Incorporated founded in 1849 for more than 100 years of service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to the economic growth and vitality of our state.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q2X_the-first-capitol-building-in-michigan_Detroit-MI.html
This corner stone of Michigan's First capitol building was laid September 22, 1823 and the structure was completed five years later. It housed the county courts for a time and later was given over to legislative sessions. The building was burned o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q2G_michigans-first-capitol-capitol-union-school_Detroit-MI.html
Michigan's First Capitol At noon on September 22, 1823, citizens and dignitaries joined a Masonic procession to place the cornerstone for the capitol of the Michigan Territory on this site. The red brick building, designed by Obed Walt, had "a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q28_detroits-underground-railway-station_Detroit-MI.html
This tablet marks the site of Detroit's "Underground Railway Station" A large brick building known as "The Finney House Barn," was located here and used as a depot for helping slaves gain freedom into Canada from 1833 until the Civil War. Detro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PXT_woodward-avenue-cultural-heritage-tour_Detroit-MI.html
In the earliest days of Detroit, Campus Martius, which means "military ground," served as a drill ground for militia. When Judge Augustus Woodward created his street plan for Detroit in 1807, he began at Campus Martius. Campus Martius became th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PW3_stearns-telephone_Detroit-MI.html
On September 22, 1877, a Bell telephone was installed on this site in the drugstore operated by Frederick Stearns. An iron wire strung along the rooftops connected the store with the Stearns laboratory a half mile away at the foot of Fifth Street.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PVE_the-detroit-free-press_Detroit-MI.html
Older than the state of Michigan, the Detroit Free Press began publishing as the Democratic Free Press and Michigan Intelligencer May 5, 1831. The Free Press supported the drive for statehood, helped establish the Associated Press and sent reporte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PVA_the-detroit-news_Detroit-MI.html
On August 23, 1873 James E. Scripps began publishing The Evening News, one of the first popular, low-priced evening newspapers in Michigan. The News specialized in short, local, human interest stories. Resolutely independent, it has continuously c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PV7_detroit-free-press_Detroit-MI.html
This plaque is issued by the Historical Society of Michigan in recognition of Detroit Free Press founded in 1831 for more than 150 years of continuous operation in service to the people of Michigan and for contribution to the economic growth and v…
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