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    Where does the name Hamtramck come from?

    Where does the name Hamtramck come from?

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    Where does the name Hamtramck come from?

    FromCuriosiD

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    Length:
    14 minutes
    Released:
    Sep 8, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Inside Detroit there is a little city named Hamtramck. And no -- that's not a typo -- there really is no vowel between the 'm' and the 'ck.' Where did this unique-sounding name come from? WDET's Nargis Rahman looks into the origin of the word Hamtramck.
    Released:
    Sep 8, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!