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Detroit Journal Building - Artifacts

Thomas May's editorial cartoon that inspired the creation of the Goodfellows

Thomas May's editorial cartoon that inspired the creation of the Goodfellows

An ad showing the former First Congregational Church during its years as the Journal's home

An ad showing the former First Congregational Church during its years as the Journal's home

A pinback depicting the Detroit Journal, likely handed out at the opening of the building in 1908.

A pinback depicting the Detroit Journal, likely handed out at the opening of the building in 1908.