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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 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32258) First World War, 339th Division, Polar Bears, Detroit, 1917-1919

A soldier of the 339th Infantry Division, known as the Polar Bears, embraces a woman. It is unknown whether they are saying goodbye or greeting each other upon his return to Detroit at the end of the First World War. Date:  1917-1919 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:21 - 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

(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 ...

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(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

(30660) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

View of fire escapes with laundry hanging between and sleeping porches on an unidentified apartment building. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construct ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 11:47 - 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 ...

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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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(30654) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

Exterior of an unidentified barber shop 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 ...

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(32244) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Two young woman and one man carry American flag through the streets of Detroit to celebrate the end of the First World War. Date:  1918-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News S ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 15:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments