The Wayne Historical Society

The Wayne Historical Society Our mission is to display, preserve and promote the history of the city of Wayne, Michigan. Visit ou
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Here is your historical reminder to never go around railroad gates and to always look and listen. This photo from the Wa...
06/17/2026

Here is your historical reminder to never go around railroad gates and to always look and listen. This photo from the Wayne Fire Department archives shows a train crash with an auto, likely in the 1950s.

A late 40s/early 50s then and now of 34110 Michigan at Sims. The building was then a Desoto, Plymouth and Lebaron dealer...
06/16/2026

A late 40s/early 50s then and now of 34110 Michigan at Sims. The building was then a Desoto, Plymouth and Lebaron dealership, and a gas station. Today its Super Max Collision.

Michigan Avenue at Inkster road, Inkster. Probably in the 19-Teens. *Keep any disparaging comments about Inkster to your...
06/15/2026

Michigan Avenue at Inkster road, Inkster. Probably in the 19-Teens. *Keep any disparaging comments about Inkster to yourself*

We have added over 550 new photos to the Wayne Fire Department online photos, check them out:
06/14/2026

We have added over 550 new photos to the Wayne Fire Department online photos, check them out:

Browse the Fire Department folder from Wayne Historical Museum

Michigan Avenue at Newberry st, looking East. Likely 1940s.
06/13/2026

Michigan Avenue at Newberry st, looking East. Likely 1940s.

Michigan Ave at Henry Ruff, looking NW at Eloise. Around 1910. The large building in the foreground was C Building, whic...
06/12/2026

Michigan Ave at Henry Ruff, looking NW at Eloise. Around 1910. The large building in the foreground was C Building, which housed the county Poorhouse. The Asylum building is the twin towers behind the trees.

Wayne Fire department, 1963.
06/10/2026

Wayne Fire department, 1963.

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1 Towne Square St
Wayne, MI
48184

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm

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