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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: Before Detroit Was The Motor City, It Was Known For Its Stoves
Description: Today in 1701, the birthday of Detroit, Michigan. In the 20th Century it became the Motor City, but before that Detroit was known as a big-time stove manufacturer. Plus: today in 1897, the birthday of aviation great Amelia Earhart. The Library of Congress’s collection includes a set of the famous pilot’s palm prints!
When stoves were the hot new thing (Detroit News)
Exploring Amelia Earhart with Library of Congress Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
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