David Lee Poremba

Author and historian David Lee Poremba, acting manager of the Burton Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library, has written a concise and highly readable history that will appeal to many generations of readers, both old and young, resident and visitor. Remembering fondly the personalities and milestones that make this city's character so special, Detroit: A Motor City History chronicles, in word and image, the fascinating past of a historic American city teeming with opportunity and...See more

Author and historian David Lee Poremba, acting manager of the Burton Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library, has written a concise and highly readable history that will appeal to many generations of readers, both old and young, resident and visitor. Remembering fondly the personalities and milestones that make this city's character so special, Detroit: A Motor City History chronicles, in word and image, the fascinating past of a historic American city teeming with opportunity and vivacity. See less