Detroit History — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
From its origins as a French fort through conflict, innovation, and industrial revolution, Detroit’s history is defined by war, manufacturing breakthroughs, and the rise of the automobile.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
From its origins as a French fort through conflict, innovation, and industrial revolution, Detroit’s history is defined by war, manufacturing breakthroughs, and the rise of the automobile.
Language:
English
Episodes
Hull and the 1812 Siege of Detroit
1/5/2026
William Hull was the first Governor of Michigan Territory and when the War of 1812 began was charged with defending it. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:05:49
Pontiac’s Siege of Fort Detroit
1/5/2026
Ottawa Chief Pontiac laid siege to Fort Detroit in 763 which would last for six months and lead to the three-year long Pontiac’s War. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:05:12
Dearborn, More than Just Ford
1/5/2026
Once a farming community supplying Detroit, Dearborn is now an international auto manufacturing city and more. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.
Duration:00:05:08
The Start of Ford Motors & Fordism
1/5/2026
Henry Ford significantly changed the way products were manufactured, lowering costs to consumers with a technique now known as Fordism. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.
Duration:00:04:12
Did Ford Make a “Green” Hemp Car?
1/5/2026
Debuted in 1941, Henry Ford’s plastic car featured a weight-reducing plastic body made from soybeans and hemp. Narrated by Bill Werlin.
Duration:00:02:56
Sherman Covered Wagons
1/5/2026
His kids jokingly called this Detroit man’s invention a covered wagon because of its resemblance to the old fashioned vehicles. Narrated by Michigan History Magazine.
Duration:00:03:02
Detroit Through the 1800s
1/5/2026
This great city began as a French fort in the 18th century and climbed its way to the top of the auto industry, alongside other manufacturing industries. Narrated by Craig Patterson.
Duration:00:03:04