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(32186) Red Cross, Canteen, Michigan Central Station, Detroit, 1918

Members of the Detroit Chapter of the American Red Cross serve coffee at the canteen located within Michigan Central Railroad Station (M.C.R.R). Date:  1918-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 15:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32104) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

A sea of well wishers in downtown Detroit watch as soldiers and recent recruits make their way to to train station to depart for Camp Custer. In view, women, joined by a wounded soldier, carry flags from Allied countries. Date:  1917-1 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 14:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32211) First World War, Civilian Support, Liberty Loans Rally, Detroit, 1918

A view of the crowd at a Liberty Loan rally in downtown Detroit. In the background, a large replica of the Statue of Liberty stands with a plaque that reads: "They Died For Liberty." Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo n ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 10:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32262) First World War, Army, 119th Field Artillery, Detroit, 1917-1919

Members of the U.S. Army's 119th Field Artillery march through the streets of Detroit, possibly outside of Michigan Central Station. It is unknown whether this parade is to send the men to war or to welcome them home from Europe. Date:  ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32266) First World War, French Army, Blue Devils, Detroit, 1918

Members of the "French Blue Devils" pose for a photograph in downtown Detroit. The men are likely part of of the Chasseurs Alpins, a regiment of elite mountain infantrymen from the French Army. Date:  1918-07 Physdesc:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 09:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30727) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1965

A street view of downtown Detroit featuring the Detroit Leland Hotel, at center. Date:  1965-11 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 11:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33621) War Bonds Rally, Olympia Stadium, Detroit,

The audience at Olympia Stadium eagerly awaits the arrival of the Hollywood Victory Caravan. The Victory Caravan was three-week long tour of the United States by actors and comedians to raise money for war bonds. Artists on the tour included: Laurel a ...

Image - eclemens - 11/04/2015 - 17:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30658) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

Exterior view of Jones’, a restaurant on Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Date:  1960s ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 11:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30670) Urban Renewal, Detroit Medical Center, 1960s

St. Josephat Catholic Church looms above the newly constructed Medial Center Courts housing complex. Photograph taken as part of series on the neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. ...

Image - eclemens - 11/08/2013 - 15:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32212) First World War, Civilian Support, Liberty Loans Rally, Detroit, 1918

The Navy Band plays as boy scouts raise the flag during a Liberty Loan rally in downtown Detroit. Date:  1918-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 10:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments