• Namesake of Detroit’s Cass Corridor

    Lewis Cass first came to Michigan leading a force of militia during the War of 1812 and would go on to be Governor and Senator. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    3m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Henry Ford, One Complex Character

    Henry Ford has been considered one of the greatest Americans of the 20th century, but he was a very complex man. Narrated by Bill Hallett.

    5m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Hubbard, The Dictator of Dearborn

    Orville Hubbard was the Mayor of Dearborn for 36 years, but all the good he did for the residents is overshadowed by his racist views. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

    4m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Soldier, Statesman, Henry Dearborn

    The person that Dearborn, Michigan, was named after played a significant role in the early days of the United States. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.

    4m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Khan, the “Architect of Detroit”

    Albert Kahn designed more than 1900 skyscrapers, factories, homes and other buildings - 900 of them in Detroit. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

    5m - Jan 5, 2026
  • The Wonder of Stevie Wonder

    Stevie Wonder was born blind, grew up in Detroit, and became one of the most popular and talented musicians of all time. Narrated by Michael.

    4m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Cornelius Henderson

    The Ambassador Bridge & Detroit Windsor Tunnel both link Michigan to Canada. They were also both built by a pioneering Black engineer! Narrated by Michigan History Magazine.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
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Detroit Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio
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