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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 – 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 →

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Shorpy Saturday – A Toast: 1940

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck “A picture is worth a thousand words” is very fitting when it comes to this weekends photograph. The Detroit Yacht Club continues to be a hot spot during the summer months for all ages. A lot has … Continue reading →

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Oakaloosa Music Festival

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Still looking for something to do tomorrow? Look no further. Get over to Oakaloosa.com and pick up a festival ticket for the inaugural event taking place at Detroit’s Historic Fort Wayne. Tickets are $45 for general admission … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – James Beard: 1905

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck With the recent news of Horace Dodge‘s steam yacht Delphine being put for sale at a staggering 38 million Euros (about $50 million), I thought this photograph was fitting. Boats have played a large part in the … Continue reading →