Detroit has been through plenty of changes over the course of the last century. Through all its ups and downs, though, the spirit of the city has remained intact. While we Detroiters are always looking forward to the future, there’s something undeniably fascinating about glancing back in time to explore life in the Motor City during generations past. Here are ten photos that will give you a taste of what Detroit was like 100 years ago.
1. Soldiers from Battle Creek-based Camp Custer make their way down Detroit’s Woodward Avenue as part of a service recruitment effort, 1917.
3. This capture from 1915 shows cars lined up outside the Burroughs Factory in downtown Detroit. Our city’s industrial prowess has always been a point of pride.
6. The history of the Detroit News has played a major role in the development of our city. This photo shows the newspaper’s Telegraphic Department in 1918.
7. Another fascinating look at a block of Detroit’s Monroe Avenue, as photographed in December 1912. Wouldn’t you love to step back in time and explore?
9. There's nothing more classically Detroit than rooting for our beloved Tigers. This awesome photo shows the 1921 team — already wearing that timeless logo!
What strikes you most about the way Detroit appeared 100 years ago? Do you recognize any landmarks or locales? We’d love to hear from you — and see your family’s historic photos — in the comments below!
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