Best books of 1908 fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. The american history and genealogy project the book of detroiters, 1914 a biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit. Appears in 5 books from 19081974 page 188 us consul, jerusalem, 188691. Henry dusenbury harry shelden 18621941 find a grave. Appears in 5 books from 1908 1974 page 188 us consul, jerusalem, 188691. A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit by marquis, albert nelson ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This information is from a handout that was done by the archives office, archdiocese of detroit, 1998, used here with permission. The detroit journal was a newspaper published in detroit, michigan from september 1, 1883. Once in a great city chronicles detroits glory days. A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit. Nov 19, 2016 a detroit book is a yearly fabric sample book that contains samples of all the seating materials used in cars that were produced in north america that year. Thons funeral home records 191920, wyandotte, michigan, book 2 published by downriver genealogical society, 2000.
By 1920, based on the booming auto industry and immigration, it became a world. Dederichs, peter biographical dictionary of architects. Levine has said these poems are about how detroiters always find a way to endure, since that is the only choice we have. Apr 28, 2017 excerpt from the book of detroiters, vol.
The book of detroiters by albert nelson marquis alibris. Buy the book of detroiters by albert nelson marquis online at alibris. Michigan county histories the book of detroiters 1914 source. The book of detroiters marquis, albert nelson from old. The book of detroiters, 1908, p 56 the picturesque beauty of elmwood cemetery, detroit, is due primarily to the artistic skill and well directed efforts of its present superintendent, alexander william blain, who has been the incumbent of this position for thirtyfive year and whose earnest interest and devoted care have brought about.
Online county histories, biographies and indexes usa a genealogy guide. I found that the company was founded in 1879 by henry clay. Dederichs, peter biographical dictionary of architects in. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Became member volunteer fire department, detroit, 1857, and joined the. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. To this day, when many older black detroiters talk about 1967, writes binelli, the word uprising replaces riot. Henry ford established the ford motor company in 1903, and five years later the company rolled out the first model t. They then lost to the chicago cubs in the 1908 world series. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. A biographical dictionary of leading living men of.
Founded as a new france fur trading post, it began to expand during the 19th century with british and american settlement around the great lakes. This page was last updated on thurs, 03june1999 20. Detroit, the largest city in the state of michigan, was settled in 1701 by french colonists. The 1908 detroit tigers season was a season in american baseball. The book of the golden jubilee of flint, michigan 18551905. Turns out it is the macomb statute, erected in 1908 to honor major general alexander macomb, who was born in detroit on april 3, 1872. There is a fine 1908 stevensduryea model u limousine in the collection of the henry ford institution in dearborn, michigan, identifier. Executive committee of the golden jubilee and old homecoming reunion. The detroit journal was a newspaper published in detroit, michigan from september 1, 1883 through march 23, 1922 the detroit evening journal, established by lloyd brezee, started as a twocent daily with brezee in the position of editor and c. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Michigan county histories the book of detroiters a biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit, 1908 source. Once in a great city chronicles detroits glory days mayor jerome cavanagh of detroit, left, and c. Apr 14, 2017 the 10 best books about the motor city.
Be sure to visit pam rietschs memorial online library. The book of detroiters a biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit, 1908. He arrived in michigan after 1870 where he specialized in the design of churches, schools, convents and monasteries for the roman catholic diocese of detroit. Detroit is a city with a vibrant, intriguing story that spans centuries.
A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit, chicago, a. Ford introduced revolutionary new massproduction methods, including large. The majority of its first tenants were involved in. The monument is located across from the book cadillac hotel at the intersection of michigan avenue and washington boulevard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Recreationseeking detroiters could grab a bite to eat there, or seek some shade or dry ground in case of rain. Best books of 1908 21 books meet your next favorite book. This project is noncommercial and fully committed to free genealogy access for everyone. Others relaxed with a good book or gathered to play cards under its roof.
The two teams won the same number of games, but the tigers completed and lost one fewer. George building was designed as a twostory building by albert kahn in 1908. Caroline annette alger shelden was a detroit society leader. Took such a stand against expulsion of jews from palestine by turks that his position was upheld by several european powers and exclusion laws were modified. Through the heat and cold, in season and out of season, the casino has done service, the detroit free press noted in 1908. Though ive lived in my house for over 5 years, i never noticed that the plastic handles atop the valves were stamped genuine detroit, with the underside stating detroit lubricator company.
Graphics were made specifically for the detroiters by tammy acker. Blain, son of robert and agnes harvey blain, brother of john harvey, agnes, janet, george ernest, and major james peter blain u. A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit, 1908. Detroit hospitals a list from greater detroit michigan interstates street guide. Treasury of early american automobiles, 18771925, bonanza books, new york 1950. Jun 03, 2015 detroit is a city with a vibrant, intriguing story that spans centuries. The team won the american league championship by means of a scheduling quirk, finishing just onehalf game ahead of the cleveland naps. The book of detroiters though ive lived in my house for over 5 years, i never noticed that the plastic handles atop the valves were stamped genuine detroit, with the underside stating detroit lubricator company. Published under the auspices of the executive committee of the golden jubilee and old homecoming reunion.
The book of detroiters edited by albert nelson marquis 1908 murphy, william h. Orphan asylums in the detroit diocese in the early 1900s. We are part of a group of volunteers working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the united states. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. A biographical dictionary of leading living men of the city of detroit kansas, 188592. Alexander william blain, sr 18401932 find a grave memorial. Dederichs died in detroit on 25 august 1924 obituary border cities star windsor, 26 aug. Family history books at familysearch includes more than 150,000 digitized. Souvenir book of the dedication of pulaski park, also biography of brig. A detroit book is a yearly fabric sample book that contains samples of all the seating materials used in cars that were produced in north america that year. Albert nelson marquis also notes in his book, the book of detroiters, that yachting and automobiles where alberts hobby.
Edited by albert nelson marquis, 1908 submitted by christine walters 18651935 mrs. Blain 18401932 mary gray blain 18471924 john gray 18231894 william adair 18121895 alexander w. Count casimir pulaski published by the city of wyandotte, 1938 there is a patron list and the history of the polish community of wyandotte. Son of allen shelden and katherine butler dusenbury, and husband of caroline annette alger.