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I hope this is proper area for this, but I though others might like to see a photo of Detroit 1917 with enormous Kelly Tires sign.

Kelly Tires Sign from twitter

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That is the twitter account of Presidential Historian, Michael Beschloss, who posts some incredible pics from US history.

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Detroit seemed a little nicer in 1917.. cool


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I can't believe how picture perfect it looked in 1917!! So developed!!

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Detroit seemed a little nicer in 1917.. cool

I'd bet a lot of places were Nicer in 1917, including Long Beach! BUT w/o AC, Internet, TV, Extra Disposable income for collecting, etc, etc......

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Cool photo of a great city during better times!


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Very cool Photo!!! Thanks for sharing!! Being from Detroit metro area, it kinda hits home a bit.

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I'll bet that square looked wild at night with all of those neons. Mitch


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