13 photos that showcase the glory days of Detroit factories

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The 20th century was an exciting time in Detroit and these vintage photos of factories prove it. From automobiles to jets, the Motor City was home to great titans of industry and the hard-working people who got things built. Take a look back at these 13 nostalgic images that prove Detroit definitely hustles harder.

(Photos via the Detroit News Collection and Wayne State University’s Virtual Motor City Collection)

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