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I regret that I'm only just learning about Diorama-Rama
Photographic souvenir of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anacostia, D.C.
Photographic souvenir of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anacostia, D.C. https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2012.46.4
Loves weather! Hates climate change deniers!
Paul Gross get over here
I spent 10 minutes of my life in this room in 2018 and I've spent hours and hours revisiting it in my memory since then. and I didn't know the story of its preservation which is astonishing!
love this view? they're hiring
this looks so goooood
My Michigan man son just asked if he could wear shorts today
A @carol-thompson.bsky.social story about a shipwreck is always a gift
Wow they found the James Carruthers - the last missing ship that sank in the great storm of 1913! www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...
last week I spent a lot of time trying to find the source for a photo of a historical figure shared by a local instagram account. realized after like two days that it could be AI. felt both duped and angry? leave the fabric of my material reality alone please/thanks!
Headline on a 1916 sports story about curling reads DETROITERS ARE BETTER AT CURLING. Subhed - "Beat three rinks from Windsor, Ont., and three from Waterloo, Ont., in match games on local club's ice."
bonus here's an instant classic headline from 1916
Newspaper obituary for Peter Young, detailing his 81 years in Detroit and his achievements. Transcribed Text: 81 YEAR RESIDENT OF DETROIT DIES Peter Young, 93, Came to City at Age of 12 Years Peter Young, for 81 years a resident of Detroit, died Monday at his home, 257 East Palmer avenue, after an illness of three weeks. Young, who was 93 years old, came from his native country, Scotland, when 12 years old, and has since resided in Detroit. In his youth he was engaged in the steamboat and commission business, in partnership with his father-in-law, the late James Black. Later he was agent for a fast freight line, while in his latter years he was accountant for the Standard Accident Insurance company, retiring from active business in 1913. In his younger days he was an expert cricketer, and was a member of the old Peninsular club. He was also an expert curler, and maintained his interest in the latter sport always. He is survived by two sons, James B. Young, of New York, and Charles E. Young, of Boston, and two daughters, Miss Isobel Young, of Detroit, and Mrs. Carolyn Y. Carill, of Hollywood, Calif. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 2 o'clock from the William R. Hamilton funeral chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Human wormhole Peter Young was born in the 1830s and curled with the Granite Club, a predecessor of the Detroit Curling Club, in the 1860s. He was 93 when he died in 1926, presumably long after any member of his old club was around to pass a resolution in his memory
A newspaper clipping titled "Last Tribute to Veteran Curler," honoring Capt. Robert H. White. Transcribed Text: LAST TRIBUTE TO VETERAN CURLER At a meeting of the Detroit Curling club, held on Wednesday, November 25, 1903, the following resolutions were adopted: “Our friend and comrade, Capt. Robert H. White, departed this life on November 17, 1903, aged 71 years and 9 months. Born at Beamsville, Ont., on February 17, 1832, Robert H. White spent his early life on a farm. In the spring of 1852 he came to Detroit and there shipped before the mast on a schooner. In 1860 he became master of a sailing vessel and continued as captain of sailing vessels until 1872, when he took command of the Nahant, one of the largest steamers on the lakes. After being master of several steamboats he retired in 1889. During thirty years’ experience as captain on the lakes he never lost a ship. “Capt. White joined the Detroit Curling club in 1892 and during the last ten years of his life was an active and enthusiastic curler. In calm and storm his temper was always sweet and unruffled. On land and sea he was beloved by his associates, and his kind and gentle speech and manners made him a welcome figure on the curling rink. “Capt. White was a loving and devoted husband and father, an able and skillful navigator, an honest citizen, a loyal friend and a cheerful comrade. His curling brethren loved and respected him and mourn his loss to the club and the community. “Resolved, That the members of the Detroit Curling club tender their sympathy, together with a copy of these resolutions, to the family of their deceased friend; and, resolved further, that this expression of esteem be spread upon the records of the club.”
The Curling Club pays tribute to Capt. Robert Heron White upon his death in 1903. "In calm and storm his temper was always sweet and unruffled. On land and sea he was beloved by his associates, and his kind and gentle speech and manner made him a welcome figure on the curling rink."
newspaper clip from 1909 headline RESOLUTIONS ARE ADOPTED subhed CURLING CLUB TAKES ACTION ON JAMES MCGREGOR'S DEATH body copy reads: The Detroit Curling club has passed resolutions on the death of James McGregor, who was a member of the club. They recite that after coming to Detroit in the early 60’s, Mr. McGregor joined the Granite Curling club and curled with James McMillan, John S. Newberry, Nicol Mitcheli, George Hendrie, Peter Young, Thomas Bell, James McAdams, and W. K. Muir. On the organization of the Detroit Curling club, in 1888, he became a member, and skipped many a rink to victory, his combined skill, daring, and judgment making him a dangerous opponent. For some years before his death, he did not take part in any matches, but gave to the game and to the club his sympathy and support. "Mr. McGregor will be remembered for his integrity, straightforwardness, common sense and kindness. In all the relations of life he faithfully maintained the charter of a Christian gentleman. Sorrows and trials served but to draw out in stronger and nobler relief the sterling qualities of the man. His character and conduct showed the best qualities of a man and a curler.” The committee was composed of Thomas Williamson, president of the club, John Kay and Thomas Davies.
I always love when a fraternal or professional society passes a resolution in memory of a departed member or announces plans to attend a funeral in a body. Here's news of the Detroit Curling Club's resolution in honor of James McGregor, who died in 1909:
joining the current enthusiasm for curling by reading obituaries of a bunch of old Detroit curlers. curling was HUGE here
Canada paid for this entire bridge!
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I also thought it was pretty weird! and yet compelling!
a legend. as a teenager I read her columns devotedly and they inspired and influenced me so much. RIP:
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Pinball table. The game is called “Fire” and the back glass is illustrated with a horse-drawn fire cart and burning buildings in the background
Today I played a Great Chicago Fire-themed pinball game
shoutout to the uss silversides
Caribou lining up at DQ
it’s 16 degrees in downtown Ferndale and people are in line at the DQ
Twist!
whoa
LFG
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