Category Archives: Detroit Steamer

20 Minutes at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

Funday Sunday in the city on the straits.Here’s 20 minutes worth in the maritime museum located on Belle Isle State Park, Detroit, Michigan. Open photo gallery. Timing is everything.

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Barn it all.

Posted on October 18, 2013 by

Twitter/Flickr find of the day is this gem. Click the image to see the whole thing larger. Or, go to her photostream, which features many Michigan scenes, including lots of barns. Her Etsy website is here. She also works on … Continue reading →

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Ship-Shape

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

On deck @ Shorpy about a hundred years and a day ago. How about another Detroit Steamer? It’s a great big one.Don’t miss the backstory in the comments.   UPDATE, 2/12/13; Another one docks @ Shorpy, this time it’s the … Continue reading →

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