Writers in Detroit

The atlas holds 4 people and 12 moments here, from 1863 to 1984. The most recorded lives are Henry Ford, Ronald Reagan and Thomas Edison.

Notable people

  1. Henry Ford

    from 1863 to 1947

    9 moments here

    American industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company. Ford grew up in rural Michigan, worked in Detroit engineering and machine shops, developed…

  2. Ronald Reagan

    in 1980

    1 moment here

    American broadcaster, actor, labor leader, governor of California, and 40th president of the United States.…

  3. Thomas Edison

    in 1929

    1 moment here

    American inventor and industrialist whose laboratories developed and commercialized technologies in telegraphy, recorded sound, electric lighting and…

  4. Prince

    in 1984

    1 moment here

    Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, and filmmaker associated with the Minneapolis sound.…

Moments

  1. 1863 Birth at the Ford farm Henry Ford
  2. 1879 Apprentice machinist in Detroit Henry Ford
  3. 1882 Return to the family farm Henry Ford
  4. 1891 Move to Detroit for Edison employment Henry Ford
  5. 1896 Quadricycle first drive Henry Ford
  6. 1896 Driving the Quadricycle Henry Ford
  7. 1901 Sweepstakes race victory Henry Ford
  8. 1929 Dedicates Greenfield Village Thomas Edison
  9. 1944 Edison Illuminating Company building dedication Henry Ford
  10. 1947 Death at Fair Lane Henry Ford
  11. 1980 Wins nomination in Detroit Ronald Reagan
  12. 1984 Purple Rain Tour opening Prince

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