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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 – Traffic Ahead: 1901

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Woodward has changed drastically over the years. It’s been widened. It’s had street cars. It once was mainly residential. It’s a special road and continues to evolve today. M-1 RAIL is currently under construction and WA3 is … 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 – Noble Riggers: 1906

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Aside from news of the possible sale of art from the D.I.A. to satisfy creditors, news of a Belle Isle lease has been filling the news airwaves for months. Now that the ink has dried on a … Continue reading →

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