An illustrated timeline, forgotten detroit, south oakland county, legendary locals of detroit, and lost restaurants of detroit. A lifelong resident of the detroit area, paul vachon is an author, freelance writer and public speaker. Paul vachon is a freelance writer and an avid local historian. This was about 30% of all the recorded vachon s in the usa. Paul vachon im a freelance writer, speaker, author and aspiring photographer. I enjoy writing unusual under the radar stories which makes life interesting. This book points out many of the seminal events and noteworthy turning points of detroits long journey, some little known.
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