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(79745) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Celebrations, 1955

The dragon is driven back by firecrackers during a celebration in Detroit's Chinatown. Date:  1955-10-10 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communi ...

Image - eclemens - 01/24/2013 - 11:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 08:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2010 - 16:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_21717_1) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Customs, Dygus Day, 1916

A woman taps a man on the leg with a willow switch during "Switching Day" festivities. Known as Smigus Dygus, or in America as Dygus (Switching) Day, the custom dictates that on Easter Monday young unmarried girls may be doused with water and switch ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2011 - 15:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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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(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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(12280) Ford Hunger March, Victims, Joe Bussell c. 1930s

Portrait of Joe Bussell, killed by Ford Servicemen during the 1932 Ford Hunger March, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1930s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Communist Party of A ...

Image - eclemens - 03/18/2011 - 15:39 - 0 comments - 5 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 15:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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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(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 12/11/2017 - 17:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments