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#OTD in 1888, the City of Detroit II was launched at Wyandotte by Detroit Dry Dock Co. The sidewheel steamer was designed by naval architect Frank E. Kirby, best known for the paddle steamer Tashmoo and Bob-Lo boats, Columbia and Ste. Clair. Learn more: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…

#OTD in 1993, Bob-lo Island Amusement Park closed for the season for the final time. Look back at some of park's best-loved rides on our blog: detroithistorical.org/blog/2022-09-1…

Meier’s Wonderful Clock was exhibited at the Chicago world’s fair in 1934. Crafted over 12 years by Louis Meier Sr. of Detroit, it’s now at the Detroit Historical Museum (Detroit Hist Society).

#OTD in 1908, the first Ford Motor Company Model T went on sale. Originally hand-assembled at Ford's Piquette Avenue plant, only 11 cars were made during that first month, but it would go on to sell more than 15 million units by 1927. Learn more: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…

#OTD in 1909, this postcard from our collection depicting Bennett Park was postmarked. It contains a fold out with ten images of Detroit @Tigers players.

Have you heard? The Lion and the Mouse and the Hippo from Eastland Center have a new home at Ascension St. John Hospital! Learn more on our blog: bit.ly/3XJQcNm

#OTD in 1889, the cornerstone was laid at the First Presbyterian Church in Detroit. This program includes engravings, speeches & remarks from Hon. D. Bethune Duffield, Rev. Howard Duffield, Rev. R. H. Leonard, Hon. Alanson Sheley, Rev. Wallace Radcliffe & Rev. Marcus A. Brownson.

Library of Michigan Photo Exhibit Showcases Unique Images of Mid-Century Detroit. “The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit” free photo exhibit will open Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Library of Michigan’s Lake Erie Room. tinyurl.com/3ttpc73e Library of Michigan

New #MiMuseumJobs from Mackinac State Historic Parks, Detroit Hist Society, Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, Ruth Mott Foundation, Secunda Art Museum, MSU, and Impression 5! michiganmuseums.org/jobs

#OTD in 1846, Detroit's Elmwood Cemetery opened. This ca. 1914 postcard shows a view of the grounds with a bridge in the foreground, a fountain, two grave markers and three people. Learn more: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…

#OTD in 1968, the @Tigers clinched World Series victory in a dramatic game seven victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. This photo shows the celebration in downtown Detroit in the days after the win. Learn more about the team's long history: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…

#OTD in 1927, Detroit's City Airport (now Coleman A. Young International Airport) opened. It was the region’s primary airport for over 20 years. This aerial view shows the site and surrounding neighborhood in 1953. Learn more: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…

The #detroitpubliclibrary is excited to announce "Art and Architecture Tours" led by DPL staff! Explore the murals and mosaics of Main Library. First tour is this Sun, Oct 20 at 1:30 pm. Tours are free and open to the public--but please register. Register: bit.ly/DPLTour-Oct

Tomorrow from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.! Join us at the The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition marking 100 years of hotel history. It's free and open to the public. Event details: facebook.com/events/5691153…

#OTD in 1928, St. Florian Roman Catholic Church in Hamtramck was dedicated. Designed by Boston architect Dr. Ralph Adams Cram, the modified English Gothic structure rises eight stories, nearly 200 feet above street level. Learn more: detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclop…