Historic Photos of Detroit
Detroit is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Detroit has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Detroit has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.
Historic Photos of Detroit captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From Detroit as pioneer of the motor vehicle to becoming the main hub for World War munitions, Historic Photos of Detroit follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city’s history.
This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city.
Looking for more history of Detroit? Check out the companion title Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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Book details
- Text by
- Mary J. Wallace
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 202
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Series
- Historic Photos
- Subjects
- History › United States › State & Local › Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
Photography › Subjects & Themes - Topics
- Michigan · local history · black-and-white photography · pictorial history · American cities · World War II industry · automotive history
- ISBN-13
- 9781683369295
About the author
MARY J. WALLACE is an archivist and historian who spent over eleven years managing historic collections at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs at Wayne State University. Her books include Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s and Historic Photos of Detroit.
Wallace holds a Master of Arts in Modern American History with a Certificate in Archival Administration from Wayne State University, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Art in Advertising Design, also from Wayne State University. She has written photographic articles for Michigan History magazine, curated an exhibit on Detroit Lions history, and given numerous professional presentations.
Mary lives in Troy, Michigan.