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Shorpy Saturday – Open Wide: 1908

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck How many different dentists can you count? Take a look at the photograph entitled “Open Wide: 1908“: Detroit circa 1908. “Grand Circus building.” Named after the large, semicircular park nearby, and home to a curiously high concentration of dentists. … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Victorian Vines: 1910

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck As the rain continues to pour, we look forward to sunny days by the water. Take a look at the photograph entitled “Victorian Vines: 1910“: Detroit circa 1910. “Bagley Homestead — Michigan Conservatory of Music.” Former abode of … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Snow Globe: 1902

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck The cold weather has arrived and Michigan will soon see its first substantial snow fall. As the temperature continues to drop in Detroit there is still plenty of hot new development going on downtown. Grand Circus Park, … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – When Hustle Met Bustle: 1919

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Grand Circus Park continues to make its comeback with several new additions over the years including restaurants, shops and office space. As the Broderick Tower nears completion (the tower is not seen yet in this photo) and gets … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Chop Suey Canyon: 1916

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck I don’t have much to say this week. It was quite busy but I wanted to get a photo out because I know how much our readers enjoy them. I know I sure do love them! The … Continue reading →