Chartered 18 years before Michigan's admission to the Union, Oakland
County developed as a microcosm of the state: diverse, entrepreneurial,
and prosperous. The unbridled success of the automotive industry in
neighboring Detroit quickly spread north where well-to-do industry
leaders located. This vibrant community produced a quality of life
rivaled by few other places. This book displays pivotal Then and Now
scenes depicting the history of Oakland County, many with national
impact.