Besides being known as the center of the automotive industry in the U.S., the city of Detroit has plenty of historic firsts that don’t have to do with cars. In fact, these seven Detroit firsts are extremely important and revolutionary! Read on and see how many you knew about or which ones are completely new information:

Did you know that Detroit was the first to do these things? Are there any other things you know about that Detroit was the first to do? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

You can also check out these unusual and very interesting fun facts about Detroit!

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Where can we find the best seafood places in Michigan?

  • Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor serves up some of the best fine seafood cuisine in the state.
  • Streetside Seafood in Birmingham is known for its amazing oysters, whitefish, and tuna tartar.
  • Trout Town Tavern & Eatery in Kalkaska is a popular spot for its delicious selection of trout and perch.

Read on to learn about some of the many other outstanding seafood places in Michigan.

Where can we find antique shops in Michigan?

  • Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles in Grand Rapids is huge and was once a furniture factory.
  • Wilson Antiques in Traverse City is also huge, encompassing four floors of treasures.
  • The Main Street Antique Mall in Ishpeming features over 40 vendors offering a wide variety of goods.

Read on to learn about some of the many other fun antique shops in Michigan.

Where can we find historic cemeteries in Michigan?

  • Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit is the final resting place for many of the city’s early politicians.
  • Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor has a stunning entrance built in the Gothic Revival style.
  • Mouth Cemetery in Muskegon County dates back to 1851 and is situated in a pretty remote location.

Read on to learn about some of the many other historic cemeteries in Michigan.