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(7821) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Celebrations, Chinatown, Detroit, 1943

A Dragon Dances its way down Third Street in celebration of the 32nd anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Republic. The festival that accompanied the parade collected funds for the relief of Chinese war orphans. Date:  1943-10-10 ...

Image - eclemens - 01/23/2013 - 11:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2440) Buildings, J.L. Hudson's Department Store, Detroit, 1960

The largest American flag in the world is unfurled outside of the 3rd through 9th floors of the J.L. Hudson Department Store in celebration of Flag Day, Detroit, Michigan. Members of the armed services and the general public attend the ceremony as the D ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30653) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1963

Young children at play on Selden Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Date:  1963-10 Physde ...

Image - eclemens - 06/26/2014 - 21:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2364) Buildings, Renaissance Center, Construction, Detroit, 1974

An aerial view of the area cleared for the construction of the Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. In the background the Tunnel to Canada, Mariners Church, and the traffic on the Detroit River are in view. Date:  October 17, 1974 ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 12:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1691) Poverty Scenes, Michigan Ave., Detroit, 1950s

... Detroit, Michigan. NOTE: Part of an expose series on Detroit’s “Skid Row” along Michigan Ave. between Washington Blvd. and ...

Image - eclemens - 06/30/2010 - 11:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(6576) Strikes, Pickets, Restaurant Workers, Detroit, Michigan, 1933-1934

Dueling pickets outside of Fischer's Restaurant in downtown Detroit. Caption from the back of the photograph reads: “Striking waiters picketing Fischer’s Restaurant in downtown Detroit in October. Owner established his own pickets in Swiss co ...

Image - eclemens - 06/27/2019 - 15:57 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30685) Streetscapes, Businesses, Greektown, Detroit, 1966

A view of Monroe Street in Detroit’s Greektown neighborhood. Numerous businesses are in view, including: ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 12:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24859) NAACP, Fight for Freedom Dinner, Latin Quarter, Interiors, Detroit, 1960

A view of the Fight for Freedom Dinner, taken from a balcony at the Latin Quarter, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1960-04-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  J. Edward Bailey III (African Am ...

Image - eclemens - 01/03/2012 - 10:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2950) Parades, Thanksgiving, Detroit, 1987

The Captain Detroit balloon floats through Kennedy Square during the Michigan Thanksgiving Day Parade, Detroit, Michigan. In the background the J.L. Hudson Department Store is in view. Date:  1987 Physdesc:  Photogr ...

Image - eclemens - 11/18/2010 - 11:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32194) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross, Liberty Loan, Detroit, 1918

Members of the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross march down Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit during a Liberty Loan fundraising event. Date:  1918-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 11:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments