Burton Historical Collection temporarily closed

The Burton Historical Collection is located within the Detroit Public Library - Main. According to a recent statement on the DPL website, "Due to flooding and the required clean-up, the Main Library will remain closed until after Labor Day."

Once the BHC reopens, an appointment will be necessary to conduct on-site research.

Entrance to Briggs Stadium - 1951

View of entrance to Briggs Stadium, decorated for All-Star Game. "Detroit 250th birthday, 1701-1951" sign on building; automobile on street. Detroit Tigers logo partially visible on right. Stamped on back: "By Detroit News photographer, Ransom." Handwritten on back: "Briggs Stadium, in dress-up for All-Star Game."

Courtesy Detroit Public Library Digital Collections.

https://digitalcollections.detroitpubliclibrary.org/islandora/object/islandora%3A167617

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