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(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(30672) Streetscapes, Neighborhoods, Greektown, Detroit, 1966

A view of Greektown, along Monroe Ave, in downtown Detroit. Stemma Confectionary, Athens Books and Music, Open Kitchen Red Hots, Grecian Gardens, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Athens Bar are all in view. Date:  1966-09 (S ...

Image - eclemens - 11/08/2013 - 15:46 - 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

(30683) Streetscapes, Gratiot, Detroit, 1966

A view of downtown Detroit, taken from the corner of Gratiot and Broadway. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affai ...

Image - eclemens - 02/20/2014 - 15:23 - 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

(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