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(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

(2439) 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 along Wo ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:22 - 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

(30651) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960

Exterior of a shoe-shine parlor 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:  1960-02 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 15:44 - 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

(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

(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

(30659) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

A man enters an unidentified building in an alleyway off of Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Dat ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 17:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33635) World War II, Memorials, Beer Gardens, Detroit, 1942

The hats of neighborhood men enlisted in the armed services hand above the bar at the Kenwood Bar in Detroit. Date:  1942-09-30 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (D ...

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(32188) Red Cross, Bandage Making, Detroit, 1917-1918

Members of the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross make bandages to be used overseas during the First World War. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 16:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments