Dearborn Historical Museum
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Local history museum and archive in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Michigan
This image shows the Garrison Place East office building and adjoining 500 car capacity parking garage that recently made the news. Built in 1971, those facilities were designed and engineered time by the Nordstrom-Samson Associates firm
February 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM
This image shows the Garrison Place East office building and adjoining 500 car capacity parking garage that recently made the news. Built in 1971, those facilities were designed and engineered time by the Nordstrom-Samson Associates firm
In honor of #NationalPizzaDay, here's an image of DeMarco's Pizza Palace @ 5960 Schaefer taken in October 1986. In the 2010s, the Schaefer Road DeMarcos closed and was replaced with Fratelli's in 2019. DeMarcos still operates a location on Ford Road in Dearborn Heights which opened in the late 2000s
February 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
In honor of #NationalPizzaDay, here's an image of DeMarco's Pizza Palace @ 5960 Schaefer taken in October 1986. In the 2010s, the Schaefer Road DeMarcos closed and was replaced with Fratelli's in 2019. DeMarcos still operates a location on Ford Road in Dearborn Heights which opened in the late 2000s
We've paired up a February 3rd 1976 shot of "The Colonial Shoppes" commercial area on Telegraph just north of Hollander with an image taken today. Its a solid example of Dearborn aesthetic tastes changing over 50 years.
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
We've paired up a February 3rd 1976 shot of "The Colonial Shoppes" commercial area on Telegraph just north of Hollander with an image taken today. Its a solid example of Dearborn aesthetic tastes changing over 50 years.
This photo shows the construction of a temporary ice skating rink in December 1955 at what is presumably Hemlock Park.
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
This photo shows the construction of a temporary ice skating rink in December 1955 at what is presumably Hemlock Park.
This interesting late 30s Dearborn Police shot shows Oakwood Blvd looking north at what is now Rotunda. Notice the early traffic lights in view?
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This interesting late 30s Dearborn Police shot shows Oakwood Blvd looking north at what is now Rotunda. Notice the early traffic lights in view?
Dearborn High School's second building opened 100 years ago this week near the corner of Mason and Garrison streets. Containing 40+ rooms, the new building was a nearly 5 fold expansion in space from the high school's previous home in a now gone older building next door.
January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Dearborn High School's second building opened 100 years ago this week near the corner of Mason and Garrison streets. Containing 40+ rooms, the new building was a nearly 5 fold expansion in space from the high school's previous home in a now gone older building next door.
Join us January 19th for a kids celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day at the McFadden Ross House (915 Brady)!
January 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Join us January 19th for a kids celebration of Martin Luther King Jr Day at the McFadden Ross House (915 Brady)!
This image shows how the area now occupied by the west Peace Park and adjoining parking garages used to look back in December 1970.
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This image shows how the area now occupied by the west Peace Park and adjoining parking garages used to look back in December 1970.
Taken during a December 1978 Christmas Around the World event, this shot shows the south side of Michigan Avenue between Monroe and Mason.
December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Taken during a December 1978 Christmas Around the World event, this shot shows the south side of Michigan Avenue between Monroe and Mason.
65 years ago this week, the Michigan Avenue underpass at Greenfield opened to traffic.
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
65 years ago this week, the Michigan Avenue underpass at Greenfield opened to traffic.
With Ford's recent new headquarters opening, we're sharing this circa 1960s view of their Research and Engineering Campus area along with the old Product Development Center in the background. The photo looks northwest from near the intersection of Rotunda and Oakwood..
November 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
With Ford's recent new headquarters opening, we're sharing this circa 1960s view of their Research and Engineering Campus area along with the old Product Development Center in the background. The photo looks northwest from near the intersection of Rotunda and Oakwood..
In 1975, steel works on Zug Island at the mouth of the Rouge were the destination of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Here's some maps showing how it evolved from a swampy peninsula to steelworks including the 1888 creation of a short cut canal
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In 1975, steel works on Zug Island at the mouth of the Rouge were the destination of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Here's some maps showing how it evolved from a swampy peninsula to steelworks including the 1888 creation of a short cut canal
Dearborn merchants liked to start the Christmas season early even back in the 1950s. The attached ad and photos are from the Muirhead's Christmas Parade that was held 70 years ago this week in 1955.
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Dearborn merchants liked to start the Christmas season early even back in the 1950s. The attached ad and photos are from the Muirhead's Christmas Parade that was held 70 years ago this week in 1955.
Tonight at the DHM, Lisa Lark will be discussing the stories of the nearly 350 Dearborn men and women who died for their country while serving in the military. Lisa will tell their stories against the backdrop of the homes and neighborhoods they left behind.
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Tonight at the DHM, Lisa Lark will be discussing the stories of the nearly 350 Dearborn men and women who died for their country while serving in the military. Lisa will tell their stories against the backdrop of the homes and neighborhoods they left behind.
Do you need 1920s Halloween costume inspiration?
This shot from our Mildred Cronogue collection shows a Halloween 1924 party held at the home of Dora Rayworth on Michigan Avenue.
This shot from our Mildred Cronogue collection shows a Halloween 1924 party held at the home of Dora Rayworth on Michigan Avenue.
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Do you need 1920s Halloween costume inspiration?
This shot from our Mildred Cronogue collection shows a Halloween 1924 party held at the home of Dora Rayworth on Michigan Avenue.
This shot from our Mildred Cronogue collection shows a Halloween 1924 party held at the home of Dora Rayworth on Michigan Avenue.
Happy Halloween from the Dearborn Historical Museum! 👻
This week's #ArtifactSpotlight is none other than Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mattel, Inc, manufactured this doll in the early 1960s.This doll was donated to the Museum by the Price family of Dearborn in 1967.
This week's #ArtifactSpotlight is none other than Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mattel, Inc, manufactured this doll in the early 1960s.This doll was donated to the Museum by the Price family of Dearborn in 1967.
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy Halloween from the Dearborn Historical Museum! 👻
This week's #ArtifactSpotlight is none other than Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mattel, Inc, manufactured this doll in the early 1960s.This doll was donated to the Museum by the Price family of Dearborn in 1967.
This week's #ArtifactSpotlight is none other than Casper the Friendly Ghost. Mattel, Inc, manufactured this doll in the early 1960s.This doll was donated to the Museum by the Price family of Dearborn in 1967.
An interesting shot we came across today shows mechanic Al Husse with his high wheel bicycle next to the Clyde Ford dealership garage. Clyde Ford's dealership at the time of this 1918 shot was on the south side of Michigan just west of Oakwood.
October 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
An interesting shot we came across today shows mechanic Al Husse with his high wheel bicycle next to the Clyde Ford dealership garage. Clyde Ford's dealership at the time of this 1918 shot was on the south side of Michigan just west of Oakwood.
An interesting map in our collection is this one titled "What To Do In Dearborn" 1964 edition. Published by the Bank of Dearborn, the map has features like museums, theaters, parks, and more.
October 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
An interesting map in our collection is this one titled "What To Do In Dearborn" 1964 edition. Published by the Bank of Dearborn, the map has features like museums, theaters, parks, and more.
This image taken 75 years ago this week during the Cavalcade of Dearborn Parade looks northeast toward the intersection of Michigan and Howard. Thieleman's Pharmacy visible in the photo was at the northeast corner of Michigan and Howard.
October 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This image taken 75 years ago this week during the Cavalcade of Dearborn Parade looks northeast toward the intersection of Michigan and Howard. Thieleman's Pharmacy visible in the photo was at the northeast corner of Michigan and Howard.
Taken October 7th 1996, this shot shows the Camelot Theater around when it was demolished. The building at the southwest corner of Warren and Miller original opened as the Circle Theater in 1937.
The theater was replaced by Super Greenland Market which opened the next year.
The theater was replaced by Super Greenland Market which opened the next year.
October 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Taken October 7th 1996, this shot shows the Camelot Theater around when it was demolished. The building at the southwest corner of Warren and Miller original opened as the Circle Theater in 1937.
The theater was replaced by Super Greenland Market which opened the next year.
The theater was replaced by Super Greenland Market which opened the next year.
The Dearborn Historical Museum's 75th anniversary is this month! Celebrate the museum's birthday and the Halloween season by joining us for Brews and Boos on October 10th!
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Dearborn Historical Museum's 75th anniversary is this month! Celebrate the museum's birthday and the Halloween season by joining us for Brews and Boos on October 10th!
Clara Bryant Ford passed away 75 years ago this week. This shot from around 1894 shows her at the Ford home on Bagley Street in Detroit with her son Edsel.
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Clara Bryant Ford passed away 75 years ago this week. This shot from around 1894 shows her at the Ford home on Bagley Street in Detroit with her son Edsel.
Some vintage images of Ford Headquarters "The Glass House" in our collection
September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Some vintage images of Ford Headquarters "The Glass House" in our collection
90 years ago today, Eleanor Roosevelt briefly stopped in Dearborn at Michigan and Telegraph to receive roses on the way to dedicate the groundbreaking of Detroit's Brewster Homes.
September 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
90 years ago today, Eleanor Roosevelt briefly stopped in Dearborn at Michigan and Telegraph to receive roses on the way to dedicate the groundbreaking of Detroit's Brewster Homes.
Our #ArtifactSpotlight this week comes from one of our exhibits at the Commandant's Quarters. This stained glass window was once part of St. Joseph's Retreat Mental Hospital, operational in Dearborn from 1885-1962.
September 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our #ArtifactSpotlight this week comes from one of our exhibits at the Commandant's Quarters. This stained glass window was once part of St. Joseph's Retreat Mental Hospital, operational in Dearborn from 1885-1962.