the Detroitists

Exploring Detroit's historic trends and events and how the echo today.

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Take that prohibition!

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[Kurt Nagl @kurt_nagl]

Detroit City Distillery is settling into its new event space in old Stroh's Building on Gratiot; offering tours of its whiskey factory. More details: https://t.co/Uj2sZiZISu via @annalise_frank @crainsdetroit

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

The "Searcher" at the "Barn"…? Dunno, how would you promote it?

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[Ken Coleman @HistoryLivesDet]

On this day in 1977:
@ElvisPresley performs for a seventh and final time in Detroit. Olympia Stadium is host.
#ElvisPresleyTheSearcher

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

It's a little diff today

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[Michigan's Past @MichiganHist]

Photo of the Detroit skyline included in the 4/22/1928 Detroit Free Press

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Was it a "witch hunt"? LOL

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[Karen Dybis @KarenDybis]

Correcting the Record on "The Witch of Delray" https://t.co/f4TcGmCUEc

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Is that a DPS exclusive? Can other districts get a look?

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[Ken Coleman @HistoryLivesDet]

After our meeting last November, @Dr_Vitti agreed to create Detroit History Task Force. As requested, I submitted a set of subjects/topics. Now, @Detroitk12 @DFT231 teachers will develop lesson plans for K-5 students in time for 2018-2019 school year. --Excited DPS grad & Dad!

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Nice yard!

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[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Well…there ya go!

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[Ken Coleman @HistoryLivesDet]

On this day in 1871: Nannette B. Gardner becomes the first woman to vote in a Detroit election. It would be nearly half a century before another woman would be allowed to vote.
@emilyslist @MWHoF @MiWomen @MIWomensComm @CityofDetroit

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

HBD, General Al!

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[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

With the 5¢ on the side of the car, does that imply they were selling out of the vehicle?

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[Ken Coleman @HistoryLivesDet]

On this day in 1933: Michigan becomes the first state to repeal federal prohibition.
Photo courtesy of @ReutherLibrary

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Love me some gargoyles.

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[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Anyone know if it's a home, or is it one of B&B's in the area?

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[Detroit Street View @DetroitStreetVu]

#Detroit, Ferry & St Antoine, ca. 1940-2017. This house was built in 1880 as a high end residence. It was later subdivided, and in the '30's & '40's was home to the Grand Central Hotel, which was basically a low rent rooming house. The house sold for $110K in 2015.

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Considering we were one of the first states to advocate prohibition, this is a little surprising, no?

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[Detroit Hist Society @DHSDetroit]

#OTD in 1933, Michigan became the 1st state to vote repeal of federal Prohibition. Alcohol sales would legally begin again on December 5, 1933 with the passage of the 21st Amendment to the US Constitution.

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Nice stadium. Is that original grass?

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[FIRST Robotics Competition Team 503 Frog Force @FrogForce]

Excited to take part in the Detroit PAL Corner Park Grand Opening yesterday! This beautiful new stadium will host Detroit PAL sports teams including FIRST Robotics! So proud to partner with this amazing organization to bring FIRST to Detroit schools!! @DetroitPAL #FIRSTinspires

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Congrats! https://t.co/AfguMmB6h5

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

From your lips…

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[Digital-Traveler @digital_trav]

Could abandoned Detroit train station be Ford's millennials magnet? https://t.co/MJTxgEYgcz via @freep

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

I can't believe Opening Day is just around the corner.

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[Old-Time Baseball Photos @OTBaseballPhoto]

Navin Field, Detroit, 4/20/37 - Tigers and Cleveland Indians open the new year with high hopes as 38,200 pack Navin Field for the season opener. Thanks to Gee Walker's perfect day at the plate (4 for 4) and fine pitching from Elden Auker, the Tigers would take the game 4-3

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Do you have something to contribute?

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[Detroit Hist Society @DHSDetroit]

Call for photos! Do you have a picture of yourself, family or friends in @tigers gear or at a game during the 1968 baseball season? Find out how you can add it to our upcoming '68 Tigers exhibition: https://t.co/vFaY36MuHx

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

Good riddance!

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[Ken Haddad @KenHaddad]

Huge turnout to chase the @NainRouge out of Detroit today!

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

I always liked the early Kmart logo with the SS beside the K.

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[Ken Coleman @HistoryLivesDet]

On this day in 1897:
Sebastian Spering Kresge and associates opens the first Kresge dime store in Detroit. Here's a store postcard from 1913 as provided by @DHSDetroit.

[the Detroitists @the_Detroitists]

What a really cool idea!

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