Jack and Sybil Raeside In an interview with the Redford Observer in 2005 on the event of her 90th birthday, Sybil Raeside reflected on many of her life experiences. One was her first trip to Redford in 1929. She visited a drug store and tea room on the corner of 5 Mile and Beech Daly. … Continue reading Recently opened collection: The Sybil and Jack Raeside Papers
Redford Fire & Police Exhibit
Throughout February and March we'll be honoring our Fire & Police Departments with a special exhibit - From its beginnings in the early 1920s (The first chief was Officer Jack Bissell, who served as the chief of both departments, with just 2 men working under him) to what the departments are up to today. The exhibit … Continue reading Redford Fire & Police Exhibit
Military Exhibit
As the sesquicentennial of the Civil War comes to an end, the Redford Township Historical Commission is taking a look at our military history. Commission members have conducted research into Redford's citizens who have served in various wars, including the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Stop by in … Continue reading Military Exhibit
Ellie Sullivan Radio Collection
Our new exhibit featuring radios from the Ellie Sullivan Collection will be on display at our grand reopening April 18, 2015, from 1-4pm. Here are a few photos:
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