Learn about 1950's Woodward avenue retailers
Greenmead Historical Park’s History Lecture Series takes place at the Alexander Blue House 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. "The 20th Century Retailing in Downtown Detroit" lecture ends this fall series. No pre-registration required.
At its peak in the 1950s, Downtown Detroit’s Woodward Avenue boasted over four million square feet of retail space, making it one of American’s preferred retail destinations. This presentation will take a closer looks at some of our home-grown icons - including Hudson’s, Sam’s, Woolworth and Fyfe’s Shoes - with images, advertisements, catalogs, and more!