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(2938) Parks, Grand Circus, Downtown, Detroit, 1956

A panoramic view as work crews excavate for an underground parking structure at Grand Circus Park on Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. St. John Episcopalian Church and the Fox Theatre are in view at center. Date:  October 9, 1956 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 14:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Campus, Detroit, Michigan

The Wayne University campus, as viewed from the top of a residential apartment tower, possibly the Chatsworth, Detroit, Michigan. In the foreground are several temporary classroom buildings erected to ease student overcrowding. The tall buildings in the ...

Image - astankrauff - 11/05/2008 - 10:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(12024) Presidents, Harry Truman, Detroit's 250th Anniversary, 1951

President Harry Truman in Detroit during celebrations for the 250th anniversary of Detroit. Date:  1951-07-28 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Truman ...

Image - eclemens - 08/30/2012 - 15:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1666) War Industry, Second World War, Eureka Gas Mask Factory, Detroit, 1941

Female war workers assemble gas masks at the Eureka Gas Mask Factory on Fort Street in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1941 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - G ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 15:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11446) Richard Frankensteen, Murray Body Strike, Detroit, Michigan, 1937

Richard Frankensteen addresses the workers of Murray Body Co. during their 1937 sit-down strike Detroit, Michigan. Date:  March 1937 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Frankenstee ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2013 - 09:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Classes, sewing, Detroit, Michigan

Students learn to sew in a clothing class, Detroit, Michigan. The classes were held in the bedrooms of a former residence rented by the University in order to to ease overcrowded conditions. Date:  circa 1940s Physdesc:&nb ...

Image - pneirink - 11/05/2008 - 12:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2930) Shoppers, Downtown, Detroit, 1970

Shoppers cross a street in the downtown business district, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1970 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 04/28/2010 - 11:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32004) Viola Liuzzo, Funeral, Family, Detroit, 1965

The family of Viola Liuzzo, slain civil rights activist, attend her funeral service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Date:  1965-03-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit N ...

Image - eclemens - 03/11/2015 - 16:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2844) Streetcars, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 1956

Patrons wait in line to board a streetcar in front of the J.L. Hudson department store on Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Date:  June 1956 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ( ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2009 - 16:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2883) Sports, Baseball, World Championship, Detroit, Michigan, 1968

Detroit Tiger catcher Bill Freehan tags out St. Louis Cardinal Lou Brock at the plate during the 1968 World Series, Detroit, Michigan. Photographer’s note: “He shoulda slid. The Tigers were behind the Cardinals three games to one. They won the f ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2009 - 15:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments