On This Day in Detroit History

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.

Author: Bill Loomis
Publisher: History Press
Published: 01/11/2016
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781626198333
ISBN10: 1626198330
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Midwest(IA,IL,IN,KS,MI,MN,MO
- Travel | Pictorials (see also Photography | Subjects & Themes | Regio
- Photography | Subjects & Themes | Regional (see also Travel | Pictorials)