Allen Parks history begins when Native Americans hunted; fished; and paddled their canoes along the banks of Ecorse Creek. The French were among the earliest settlers; and after the land was cleared; German farmers arrived. Ecorse Township; known today as Downriver; was divided into seven different cities; and Allen Park was born. Once characterized as a "lazy; farming hamlet;" Allen Parks residents were the most influential in developing the Village of Allen Park out of Ecorse Township; in 1927; and worked to become the City of Allen Park in 1957. Henry Fords $5 workday prompted many farmers to sell to developers and go to work for Ford. Hungarians; Poles; Italians; and Armenians moved in; becoming the major ethnic groups within the community. Among the citys celebrities there have been writers; radio and sports personalities; cartoonists; and fashion designers. Towering over the Interstate 94 corridor in Allen Park; the Uniroyal Giant Tire has become an American icon; and although the Veterans Administration medical center is gone; it will forever live in residents hearts. Enjoy the citys story; gathered from the files of the Allen Park Historical Museum.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved it!By Richard QuihuisGreat book. I like the pictorial aspect of the book. Nice to look at the growth of the town by the pictures. Been there a couple of times and enjoyed it both times. Will go back soon. Much history to be seen there!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Wish is was bigger. so the pictures were bigger!By T. HancockMy father grew up in Bisbee. Arizona. I remember many car trips to visit my grandma from San Diego to Bisbee. Love Bisbee still. Great place to visit. Stay at the Copper Queen.My father was a miner and so was his father. Ive heard so many stories of his growing up there. I bought this book for him so he could see all the old pictures. My father is 86 now. so I wish this book was bigger. so the pictures could be bigger for him to see. Otherwise. its a great book about Bisbee.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Born in BisbeeBy ViI was born in Bisbee. my dad was a cousinjack. Book claims the name comes from the jack hammer which is incorrect. It came from someone asking if a worker knew of any other good miners back in England and he replied "yes me cousin Jack". I enjoyed the book.
