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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 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/22/2013 - 12:05 - 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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 11:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32246) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Four boys dressed in military uniforms with guns on their shoulders lead group of revelers during Armistice Day celebrations in downtown Detroit. Date:  1918-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 08:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30656) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Detroit, 1960

Exterior of Rock of Ages Universal Temple of Prayer, a storefront church, located at 5764 Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction ...

Image - eclemens - 11/07/2013 - 17:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30674) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1966

View of businesses along Grand River Ave. near Griswold Street in in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-07 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), ...

Image - eclemens - 11/08/2013 - 16:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32237) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Crowds gather in around the Soldiers and Sailors Monument downtown Detroit to celebrate the end of the First World War. Date:  1918-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Colle ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 15:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30667) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

Children stand outside of the Mother Mary Spiritual Healing Temple of Truth, located at 4743 Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center constr ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 15:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30688) Streetscapes, Businesses, Downtown, Detroit, 1966

A view of Shelby Street, near the intersection of Congress, in downtown Detroit. At rear, the Book-Cadillac Hotel is in view. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s D ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 14:51 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33644) Salvage, Clothing, Detroit, 1945

Clothing gathered during a salvage campaign is prepared for shipment in an unidentified warehouse in Detroit. Date:  1945-06-03 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (D ...

Image - eclemens - 11/10/2015 - 12:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33618) Labor Board, Detroit, Meetings, 1943

Members of Detroit's "War Labor Board" share a laugh during a meeting. Right to left: Victor G. Reuther; Willis H. Hall; Montague A. Clark; Wm. J. Cronin & Fred A. Burnett Date:  1943-02-06 Physdesc:  Photo n ...

Image - eclemens - 11/04/2015 - 10:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments