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Eighty Years Since the End of World War II
Eighty Years Since the End of World War II
September 18, 2025
September 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the hostilities of World War II. Visit the Clark Library to explore our collection of cartographic materials made during the war, including maps for the homefront, for inspiring Allied troops abroad, and for planning the movements of armed forces. Some examples of maps we’ll have on display include German intelligence maps and photographs, and top secret Allied plans for D-Day.
Hit the Road: Vintage Road Maps and Travel Guides
Hit the Road: Vintage Road Maps and Travel Guides
April 17, 2025
Visit the Clark Library to explore our collection of vintage road maps from the 1920s to 1960s. Embark on a journey through the United States and other parts of the world through the captivating artwork on these road maps and travel guides, that served as symbols of independence and exploration in the twentieth century.
Forgotten Destinations: Ghost Towns, Extinct Cities, and Archaeological Ruins
Forgotten Destinations: Ghost Towns, Extinct Cities, and Archaeological Ruins
March 20, 2025
Ghost towns are places with visible infrastructure but no residents, usually as a result of economic decline or natural disaster. Visit the Clark Library to explore our collection of cartographic materials that showcase ghost towns, ruins, and other abandoned and destroyed locations around the world, including some that were rebuilt. We'll have on display maps of mining camps in the West, archaeological charts of ancient ruins in Mexico, and more.
Visions of Detroit: Past, Present, and Future
Visions of Detroit: Past, Present, and Future
February 20, 2025
Explore Detroit through maps and other cartographic materials at the Clark Library. Celebrate the rich history of the Motor City and peruse everything from detailed Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from the early 20th century to tourist maps; from pictorial maps to the 1950 master plan of the city. See if you can spot your favorite places to visit or discover new treasures, and try your hand at drawing a map of Detroit yourself!
Riding the Rails
Riding the Rails
January 16, 2025
All aboard! The development of railways has had an enormous impact on the ways people lived from the 19th and 20th centuries to the present. Visit Clark Library to view our extensive collection of railway maps and explore how American and international railways shaped history and geography, and how these railways have changed over time.
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