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Detroit Institute of Arts - Historic photos (exterior)

The Detroit Institute of Arts and Maccabees Building in 1963

The Detroit Institute of Arts and Maccabees Building in 1963

The DIA is seen at left in this aerial photo of the Cultural Center from 1960.

The DIA is seen at left in this aerial photo of the Cultural Center from 1960.

The Detroit Institute of Arts as it originally appeared, before a series of additions grew its footprint considerably.

The Detroit Institute of Arts as it originally appeared, before a series of additions grew its footprint considerably.