VIDEOS:
Channel 7 WXYZ Detroit
Parts 1, 2 and 3 - Historic videos of everyday
street scenes as viewed through the lens of an
8mm camera.
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WEBSITES
The effort to restore the Ste. Claire, currently
docked in Toledo, one of the original Bob-Lo
boats, continues. See my October 2005 and
Memories of Bob-Lo Island. Tons of photos!
A non-profit website dedicated to documenting
the vast number of buildings that make up the city
of Detroit.
The way it was when you were a kid.
Detroit area high school and grade school reunions.
The dETROITfUNK project was started as a photographic exploration of the City of Detroit in 2000. You'll see great shots of the craftsman-ship and artistry adorning buildings in Detroit which probably won't be standing for too many more years.
Information, exhibits and collections of yesteryear Detroit.
Located atop the Detroit Science Center, go live to Detroit! Multiple views include the skyline, Fisher Building Tower, Institute of Arts, and Main Library.
The Detroit area is blessed with three beautiful old movie theaters that still show films: the Detroit Film Theatre in the Cultural Center of Detroit, the Redford Theatre on the northwest side of Detroit, and the Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor.
Detroit has a great history and an even greater future ahead.
Let your friends know Detroit is a wonderful place to live and work by purchasing and proudly displaying one or more of this site's bumper stickers or gifts. Or wear one of the t-shirts or hats.
To learn more about Detroit's history, Detroit Originals has produced a multimedia CD entitled Detroit Memories (not affiated with this site).
Detroit Originals is run by Detroiters for Detroiters and those rooting for Detroit's continued redevelopment. A portion of profits supports Detroit charities.
Loads of old and new pictures of the Detroit area.
Preserving the memories of Detroit TV kid shows in the 50s and 60s. Lots of photos, including Capitain Jolly, Poopdeck Paul, Jingles,
Johnny Ginger, Milky the Clown, Bozo the Clown and many more.
Sponsored by this website, we offer an array of Detroit products including t-shirts, books, sweatshirts, mugs, videos, Sanders,
Better Made, Faygo, Vernor's products, books and posters.
Spectacular pictures from the air at different times of day and night. Be sure to check out the Detroit Readies For Super Bowl XL link.
An archive of images, sound clips, stories, interviews, and biographical information from its opening in 1928 through its
heyday in the 60s and 70s. A virtual ballroom.
Concerts, event posters and handbills, a celebration of the visual from 1968.
A plethora of information about Detroit as far back as 1701.
Read how Detroit's streets got their names, its past and current populations, maps, genealogy, architecture, and a whole lot more.
Listen in on this terrific podcast as Jack interviews Tim Kiska, author of "From Soupy To Nuts!" and our all-time favorite local weatherman,
Sonny Eliot. (Recorded 11/24/2005)
J.L. Hudson Recipes
Your favorites from Hudson's restaurants:
And down came some of our most treasured memories, especially during the holidays. This website even has the video for you to watch.
Check out her hand-colored black and white photographic artwork of classic automobiles and vintage Detroit signage, including Vernor's, Sanders and the Fox Theater. Limited edition prints available.
Packed with fun memories from 1963 to 1972, like
The Jocks
The Jingles
The News Room
The Photo Gallery
Also, check out the podcasts in the sidebar. They're terrific!
My favorite: Class of 1966 Reunion
A non-profit organization serving Metro Detroit offers a quick, simple public service tool to make helpful community connections.
An interactive map of downtown Detroit.
The history of "The Nation's Oldest State Fair." The present site of the Fair was dedicated as State Historic Site #172 on August 29, 1958
Bands, discographies, Grande Ballroom and Eastown theater calendars from the '50s and '60s in Detroit.
The history of the Roostertail and its Detroit connections.
Compiled by Jerry Schoenith
Not exactly Detroit-related, but you'll find all of that 'penny' candy here that you'd spend your allowance on as a kid, including Fizzies, wax lips, Snaps, Kits, wax bottles, candy cigarettes, Necco Wafers, candy buttons on paper tape, Sky Bars, Atomic Fireballs, Satellite Wafers,
BB Bats, bubble gum cigars, Now & Laters and much more from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
As a result of Motown's success, record companies blossomed all over Detroit and as many as 400 labels plied their wares during that fruitful era. Preserved here are their stories.
Names from the prime era of the Detroit area's rock history.
from The Detroit News' "Rearview Mirror" section.
Keith Milford's
Let's talk about classic TV and movies in Michigan. Detroit TV Horror Hosts...Drive-ins...etc. Also, check out
Images from The Detroit News
1960s -- Riots and Racial Tension
1970s -- Renaissance Center Opens
LOADED with photos of old Michigan movie theaters, motels, amusement parks, drag strips, drive-in theaters and more, just as we remember them from our childhoods. You can spend hours at this site.
August 16, 2008
30,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest cars attract people from all over the world who come to celebrate the Motor City’s love affair with cars.
DISCUSSION GROUPS
A message board for reminiscing, questions, answers, memories, photos and more about growing up around metro Detroit in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Share photos, files, and links.
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MICHIGAN LINKS
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EILEEN'S PERSONAL LINKS
You may get a kick out of this
typed by me at age 11,
complete with a "TV Guide" list of Detroit programming
(back when the list was short).
2 bedroom / 2 bath condo
Maui vacation rental on the beach
Owned by friends of mine. Not a timeshare.
Tell them I referred you, please.
