History Detroit

Detroit, Michigan is an amazing, misjudged city with a wonderfully rich history. History Detroit is my attempt to share this history with anyone with a modem and an interest.

History Detroit is a HUGE undertaking - and will remain a work in progress for a long time. Accompanying the site, is a comprehensive (well, it will be comprehensive) database of Detroit history. Since this is a hobby, I can only work on it when my real work is done (I am a freelance website developer - click here for more info on that).

Disclaimer - everyone has a different version of history. I draw my conclusions from many, many sources. When something is really fishy or no two sources agree, I mention it. If you have heard another version of a story, email me and tell me what you know. Serious data will be posted. You will be credited/linked to if you list your name/web site.

To begin your search for Detroit History, click one of the links to the left, or start at the beginning with Prelude to a City.