About the Collection
The Burton Historical Collection (BHC) of the Detroit Public Library began as the private library of Clarence Monroe Burton, a prominent attorney and Detroit historiographer. Mr. Burton’s original intention was to assemble a collection on the history of Detroit. Realizing that Detroit’s history was inextricably connected to that of Michigan and the Old Northwest, Canada and New France, he assembled a collection that is one of the most important private historical collections in the country.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 12 p.m., 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Friday | No Appointment Needed 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Saturday | No Appointment Needed: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. By Appointment Only: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. |
| Sunday | No Appointment Needed: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (October - May) |