Detroit Michigan
Detroit, Michigan: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
List of Sites | Detroit Map | More About Detroit | Other Itineraries | NR Home | Credits ... Not every significant thing built in Detroit has come with an engine. Since the 19th century, the city has also produced a series of remarkable historic places: estates that testify to the area's success; factories that revolutionized American industry; churches and homes that document the changes in and continuities of everyday life. Though many of these places do have connections to the city's most famous industry, others show that automobiles have been just a part of what has driven Detroit's development. ... [Read More]
NARA | Publications | Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1891--1957
Detroit, Michigan ... • Passenger and Alien Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at the Port of Detroit, MI, 1946--1957. M1479. ... • Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Entries through the Port of Detroit, MI, 1906-1954. M1478. ... [Read More]
Michigan's First Surgeon General
In 1998, the Detroit City Council recognized her contribution in the area of diabetes interventions in African Americans an awarded Dr. Wisdom a “Testimonial Resolution”. In 1999, the Wayne County Commission awarded a “Testimonial Resolution to the African American Initiative for Male Health Improvement (AIM HI)”. Also in 1999, she co-produced a videotape depicting the impact of racism on health care. In 2001, Dr. Wisdom received the “Bridge Builder” Award from New Calvary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. In 2002, Crain’s Detroit Business magazine bestowed its Healthcare Heroes Award to Dr. Wisdom for her work focusing on the urban healthcare crisis in the African American community. ... [Read More]
Bridges, Borders and Ferries
The Detroit - Windsor Tunnel is the second busiest crossing between the United States and Canada. Located between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, connecting the US Interstates to Ontario’s Highway 401, it is one of the fastest links between Ontario and United States. ... Detroit/Windsor Tunnel ... [Read More]
Detroit Regional Office Index Page
The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a number of services to assist veterans who own or are considering starting small businesses. Among the services provided are loan guarantee programs, venture capital assistance, entrepreneurial development programs, government contracting assistance, and Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans . The Michigan District Office is located in the McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 515, Detroit, Michigan 48226. ... [Read More]
About the Michigan State Fair
We are conveniently and centrally located in southeast Michigan at the corner of Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Detroit - two miles from I-75, three miles from I-696, and eight miles from I-94. ... By Mail : John C. Hertel, General Manager Michigan State Fairgrounds & Exposition Center 1120 W. State Fair Avenue Detroit, MI 48203 ... [Read More]
MGCB
The MGCB is committed to providing help for those who are unable to find a healthy balance between their personal lives and their desire to participate in casino gaming. Of the $25 million State Services Fee assessed to the three Detroit casinos each year, $2 million is deposited into a Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund, along with other financial contributions from the Michigan Lottery Bureau and Office of Racing Commissioner. In accordance with Michigan law (Public Act 70 of 1997), the Michigan Department of Community Health determines how this Fund may be used. ... [Read More]
The Michigan Gaming Control Board
In November 1996, Michigan voters approved Proposal E, effectively authorizing three licensed casinos to be built in Detroit. Proposal E was later substantially improved and strengthened, then signed into law as the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act , as amended (Public Act 69 of 1997; MCL 432.201). ... [Read More]
Detroit "Motor City," Michigan
The first moving assembly line at Henry Ford's automobile factory in Detroit, Michigan ... CREDIT: "Ford factory, first moving assembly line, 1913, Highland Avenue, Detroit, MI." 1913. American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920, Frances Loeb Library, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. ... Detroit "Motor City," Michigan ... [Read More]
Detroit/Windsor Tunnel
The Detroit - Windsor Tunnel is the only vehicular international sub aqueous border crossing in the world. It has been recognized as one of the great engineering wonders of the world and is the second busiest crossing between the United States and Canada. Located between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, connecting the US Interstates to Ontario’s Highway 401, it is one of the fastest links between Ontario and United States. ... Detroit - Windsor Tunnel ... [Read More]
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