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Overview

Known as Beebe's Corners in the early 1800s, the city of Warren has grown to
become the third-largest city in Michigan, surrounding Center Line--the city
within the city. Warren's history has something for everyone. A pioneer burial ground
was discovered on school property in the 1970s, and an old Norway spruce still points
the way for a vanished tribe. In the 1920s, the Warren cooperative supplied goods
to a growing community, and the first African American cemetery in the state was
established as well. Warren's General Motors Tech Center was dubbed the Versailles of
Industry in the mid-20th century; in addition to a worldwide radio broadcast, a crowd
of 5,000 attended the dedication ceremony, including Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The
Chrysler tank arsenal helped to end World War II. World-renowned architects Eero
Saarinen and Albert Kahn designed commercial and residential structures in Warren
and Center Line. Places of worship represent all faiths, and a top-notch school system
serves Warren--testaments to the culture of this community.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738560991
  • ISBN-10: 0738560995
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
  • Publish Date: March 2010
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 128

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