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Warren
Author(s): Martha Ruth Burczyk
ISBN: 9780738560991
# of Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
On Sale Date: 04/05/2010
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Book Description:
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.
Author Bio: Warren resident Martha Ruth Burczyk has a graduate degree in historic preservation and works with local municipalities on preservation research and writing, educational programs, Underground Railroad presentations, and interior architecture.
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