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(32288) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Belle Isle, Detroit, 1919

Festivities on Belle Isle mark the return of the 339th Infantry, known as the POlar Bears, to Detroit from service on the Eastern Front. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  D ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32178) Women, War Workers, Munitions, American Car & Foundry Plant, Detroit, 1918

Women munitions workers weld at their stations in the American Car & Foundry Plant in Detroit. Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 14:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32151) 31st Infantry, Fort Wayne, Detroit 1917-1918

The 31st Infantry, based out of Texas, arrive at the gates of Detroit's Fort Wayne. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit New ...

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(23542) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech to a rapt audience at Cobo Hall during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

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(33642) Red Cross, Blood Drive, Detroit, 1941

Volunteers line up at an American Red Cross receiving station during a blood drive. The drive, sponsored by the Committee for National Defense, took place the day after the United States entered into the Second World War. Date:  1941-1 ...

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(30708) Tiger Stadium, Corktown, Aerial View, Detroit, 1969

Aerial view of Tiger Stadium in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. At right is the construction of the Fisher ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 16:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2417) Buildings, Churches, Old Mariners', Detroit, 1955

Old Mariners' Church is moved into her new location at 170 E. Jefferson Ave. A sign for the Tunnel to Canada can be seen on the right. Part of series. Originally built in 1849, Old Mariners’ is the oldest surviving stone built church in Detroit. I ...

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(33664) Propaganda, Leaflet Bombing, Downtown Detroit, 1942

Pedestrians look toward the sky as propaganda leaflets fall over downtown Detroit. Date:  1942-03-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit New ...

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(32290) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Detroit, 1919

Volunteers with the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross greet the infantrymen of the 339th, known as the Polar Bears, upon their return home from the First World War. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

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(33649) Wartime Housing Conditions, Detroit, 1942

Eleven members of the Mogles family live in 2 rooms during the war-time housing shortage in Detroit. Date:  1942-10-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (M ...

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