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What is the History of Detroit's Corktown Neighborhood?

By Laura Sternberg, About.com

Question: What is the History of Detroit's Corktown Neighborhood?
Answer: Corktown was historically the home of Tigers Baseball. With the team's move to Comerica Park, however, the city's oldest neighborhood had to redefine itself. As it turns out, the history of Detroit's Corktown neighborhood turned out to be the key.
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