1 HOUR of The Entire History of Detroit to Fall Asleep to

Settle in and drift off to sleep while exploring the calming yet fascinating story of Detroit, Michigan. From its humble beginnings in 1701 as a small French settlement by Antoine de Cadillac, through its industrial rise as America's legendary ""Motor City,"" all the way to its inspiring modern revival in 2025 — this relaxing history offers gentle storytelling, soothing narration, and immersive historical detail.

Perfect for bedtime or relaxation, this soothing 1-hour journey covers key events including Detroit’s founding, the iconic Ambassador Bridge, the birth of Motown Records, the struggles and triumphs of the 20th century, and the city's remarkable resurgence in recent years.

Let the rich, comforting narrative of Detroit’s history gently guide you into peaceful sleep.

Sweet dreams! 🌌

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Chapters
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0:00 Detroit Introduction
1:08 1701: The Founding of Detroit
8:15 1760: British Takeover
15:06 1805: The Great Fire of Detroit
23:53 1812: War and the Surrender of Detroit
31:08 1817: The First University in Detroit
38:15 1920: Detroit’s Rise as a Major City
40:24 1929: The Ambassador Bridge Connects Two Nations
42:20 1943: The Detroit Race Riot and Deepening Racial Tensions
44:13 1959: The Birth of Motown — A New Cultural Legacy
45:49 1967: The 12th Street Riot and Detroit’s Turning Point
47:33 1973: Coleman Young — Detroit’s First Black Mayor
49:00 2008: Political Scandal and Mayor Kilpatrick’s Resignation
50:53 2013: Detroit Files for Bankruptcy — A City at its Lowest Point
52:36 2014: Mayor Mike Duggan and the Beginning of Detroit’s Revival
54:23 2025: Detroit’s Resurgence — Michigan Central Station and the Tech Boom

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[mcqueenmcqueen]

I am part of the 10th generation of my family in Detroit. My ancestors left their names on streets here: Livernois, Riopelle, St. Aubin, Campeau and DeLisle. Je me souvien de mes Racines! We kept the Nain Rouge away with the smell of cinnamon. Expectant women filled their houses with the smell of cinnamon to keep the Red Dwarf away, My grandmother used to skate from Detroit to Canada in the Winter, because the Detroit froze solid before is was dredged after Prohibition. During prohibition great uncle Riopelle sold Whiskey from Hiram Walker from his ice shanty in the middle of the river. Trucks carried cases of whiskey from Canada to Grosse Pointe Boat houses in exchange for mortgage payments to avoid losing their houses. I remember!

[bobn]

Watching from Detroit. Great history video. I was a city employee and lost a lot from the bankruptcy.

[glennman]

Watching from Wyoming Avenue & Fenkell

[marsrizzo]

Live about 50 miles north of Detroit was born there. To hear the names and where they came from is awesome. Great work.

[THEScottCampbell]

I'm watching from Northeast Detroit and sharing with my 4, 500 Facebook followers.

[Anxietyoffline]

The property I live next to was once a ribbon farm!

[bretthompson]

Watching from Detroit sir! Great video

[gabbi]

Both of my parents were born and raised in Detroit and I grew up in Royal Oak (Detroit suburb) and have lived in Howell for the past 28 years.

[RobertPaskulovich-fzth]

My Father graduated from Detroit’s Southeastern High School in 1935.

[delmartin]

220 years ago today was the Great Fire of Detroit. Detroit looks fine now. I'm a native Detroiter. Norman and Haudenosaunee.

[springrain]

What an excellent video and idea for a channel! Subbed!

[lindajamroz]

Hey there 👋😃 From metro Detroit. Love this!

[TransGurl.VrilX.]

I didnt learn anything new lol. i was reminded of some things though, or some pieces fit nicely. like the full story on pontiac. or the french indian war and how that impacted pontiac. i lived new detroit and took a social studies class in freshman high school. later we learned the essentials of detroit in urban studies major at CSU. i did a detroit planning study project, so i knew all that. over my lifetime it all fit together the way you presented it.

that was a great presentation. i loved your voice though. and the way you pronounced words like facade lol. cute. i like the pictures and music. it was really enjoyable. i really liked it. thank you alot. really.

[NW]

Watching this from Mackinaw city michigan but im from metro detorit

[fantasyslayton]

Hey I'm from there you earned my sub and I'm your 198th subscriber

[kathleenmartin]

Watching from Ann Arbor. Love your voice!

[loneprimate]

26:13 More shocking still was the use of a 50-starred US flag back in 1812. :D

[margaretjung]

Very interesting, but not to fall asleep! My husband was born and raised in Detroit. Your information has been very informative.

[Michael-fltm]

I thought judge Woodward was the red dwarf

[ednorton]

Cadillac would roll over in his grave if he saw this disaster.