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Ford Motor Co. announces new lineup to replace the Model T
Ford Motor Co. announces new lineup to replace the Model T
On this day in 1927, Ford Motor Co. announced its new lineup of cars, which were meant to replace the Model T, a vehicle that was believed to have made Henry Ford the richest man in the world at that time. The Tudor Sedan sold for $495 and the Roadster sold for $385. Production would grow from […]
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Lansing Capitol building dedicated
Lansing Capitol building dedicated
The state capitol building in Lansing was dedicated on this day in 1979. Comprised of bricks, sandstone and iron, it took six years to build, and stands 267 feet tall from the ground to the tip of the finial atop the dome.
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Coleman Young becomes Detroit’s first Black mayor
Coleman Young becomes Detroit’s first Black mayor
Coleman Young took office as Detroit’s first Black mayor on this day in 1974. A polarizing figure, he is the only mayor to serve five consecutive terms in Detroit. During his tenure, Detroit saw the creation of several elements that are part of the city today including the Renaissance Center, Hart Plaza, and the People Mover.