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(26027) Riots, Rebellions, National Guardsmen, 1967

National Guardsmen stand ready at a barbed wire barricade during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-26 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Ransom - Detr ...

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(26122) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, West Grand Boulevard, 1967

Heavy machinery removes the remains of a furniture store at the northwest corner of Dexter and West Grand Blvd that was destroyed by arsonists during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-27 ...

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(26008) Riots, Rebellions, Looting, 1967

George and Gene Matti, along with their friend Tom Snider, guard their supermarket against further looting during the civill unrest of 1967. Date:  1967-07-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  G ...

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(32184) First World War, Trophies, German Helmets, 1918

German soldier's helmets, including one decorated officer's helmet, stand stacked together on cart. The equipment, taken as souvenirs, was sent home to Detroit by local men who were serving overseas. Date:  1918-03 Physdes ...

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(28313) Ethnic Communities, Russian, Festivals, 1936

Sonya Rudinski (at left) and Sonya Shewchuk pose in traditional costume for a Detroit News photographer during the International Center's Spring Fiesta. Date:  1936-05-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photograph ...

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(26469) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Aerial Views, 1967

A bird's-eye view of a neighborhood destroyed by fire during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staf ...

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(2528) Buildings, City County Building, Coleman A Young Municipal Center, 1950s

Construction workers prepare the caissons to be lowered into the foundation of the new City County Building, Detroit, Michigan. Photographer’s Note: “Each caisson goes down 125 feet and then filled with cement.” Date:  Circ ...

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(26085) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Linwood, Taylor, West Side, 1967

The roof collapses as flames engulf the Regal Bar at the corner of Taylor and Linwood on Detroit's West Side. Date:  1967-07-23 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1967, Detroit's 1967 Civil Unrest ...

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(33623) War Industry, Women Workers, Chrysler Motor Car Company, 1942

War workers Helen Kovalkowsky and Josephine Bereza work on the line at the Chrysler DeSoto Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1942-08-01 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

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(32268) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Belle Isle, 1919

The city turns out to celebrate the return of the 339th Infantry, know as the Polar Bears, from their service in the First World War. The event was held on the 4th of July on Detroit's Belle Isle. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdes ...

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