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(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 13:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32238) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Merriment in the streets of downtown Detroit as word spreads of the German surrender. Date:  1917-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 15:23 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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

(32291) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Detroit, 1919

Friends, neighbors and family members greet the infantrymen of the 339th, known as the Polar Bears, upon their return home from the First World War. Note: The banner reads: "Home at last! All Detroit Welcomes Her 339th Heroes!" Date:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:45 - 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

(33612) Recruitment, Navy, Campus Martius, Detroit, 1942

Naval recruits make their way through downtown Detroit. The Soldier's and Sailor's monument and City Hall are in view in the background. Date:  1942-09-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  D ...

Image - eclemens - 10/27/2015 - 15:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30655) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Detroit, 1960s

Exterior of Lee Brothers BBQ, located 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 - 11/07/2013 - 17:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32263) First World War, Army, 119th Field Artillery, Detroit, 1917-1919

Members of the U.S. Army's 119th Field Artillery march in a parade through downtown Detroit. Note: Although the negative is undated, it is assumed that this image was taken upon the return of the troops in 1919, based on the Liberty Bond statue see ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33645) Air Raid Drills, Detroit, 1942

Air raid wardens practice spotting and extinguishing fires during a drill held on the roof of the Crowley Milner Department Store in downtown Detroit. Date:  1942-03-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photogra ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2015 - 15:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_1127_1) NAACP, Pickets, Housing Discrimination, Detroit, 1963

Members and supporters of the NAACP picket outside of the Open Occupancy Hearing at Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1963-08-18 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 05/29/2012 - 14:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments