Forgotten Detroit

by Paul Vachon

Book Overview

Detroiters know their history well. Founded in 1701 by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the city subsisted on a variety of industries: fur trading, stove building, and, of course, the automobile. Names... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738560871
• ISBN13: 9780738560878
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Forgotten Detroit

I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my father who grew up in Detroit. He is very pleased about having it and the photos and narrative brought back many good memories for him. "A must have book" for those who remember Detroit in it's glory days.

Forgotten Detroit

I grew up in the Detroit area and moved away several years ago. So when this book came out, I had to get Forgotten Detroit. For anyone who lived in the area, grew up here or those with fond memories, this book is a must read. Told me things about Detroit I didn't know like the same landscape architect who designed Central Park, in New York, also designed Bell Isle. Here's another one, Detroit used to be called "Paris of the mid-west" in the 1920s.

Life in Detroit

I've lived in Metro Detroit my entire life so I assumed I knew nearly everything about Detroit history. Boy, was I wrong! This book contained so many interesting facts that I wasn't even aware of. And, the old photographs show some great times in Detroit's history as well as some of our low-points. I thought it was a great book for everyone that's connected to Detroit. The book reminded me that Detroit has a lot to be proud of and I hope we're on our way to making some more great history in the future. Thanks, Paul, for putting together an excellent book! I've already recommended it to several friends.