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Shorpy Saturday – Stag Swim: 1903

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck The summer is drawing to a close. Enjoy a timeless photo of youth enjoying the waters at Belle Isle. Take a look at the photograph entitled “Stag Swim: 1903“: Detroit circa 1903. “Swimming pool, Belle Isle Park, evidently.” … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Charlie’s Car: 1948

Posted on May 10, 2014 by The Woodward Spine

By Jeffrey Buck Today’s picture is in beautiful color! A beautiful smile from a big Chrysler. Take a look at the photograph entitled “Charlie’s Car: 1948“: “Charlie Ransom’s car 1948.” A big Chrysler that looks like it just came from the … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Maccabees of the World: 1910

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Much can change in only a few years. Any guesses as to what replaced this beauty on Woodward? Take a look at the photograph entitled “Maccabees of the World: 1910“: Detroit circa 1910. “Knights of the Maccabees, Woodward Avenue.” … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Frigidaire: 1941

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck I’d say the temperatures outside these last couple of weeks could be compared to what it would feel like to spend a day in a 1941 Frigidaire model. A salesman would have to do a lot today … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Big Digger: 1910

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck The art of digging a waterway in 1910 with the help of steam. Take a look at the photograph entitled “Big Digger: 1910“: Circa 1910. “Steam shovel removing a section of coffer dam, Livingstone Channel, Detroit, Michigan.” Construction of … Continue reading →