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(31279) John Elliot Speaking at Cobo Hall

Detroit Federation of Teachers president John Elliot speaks at the AFT Civil Rights Conference at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Date:  circa 1990s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  unknown (Ameri ...

Image - jhelpap - 01/27/2014 - 14:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_114) Children playing, Trombly Street, 1981

Children play near the Chene-Trombly market. Date:  1981-05-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Architecture, ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 11:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_110) Business district, Jos. Campau Avenue, 1981

A view of businesses on Jos. Campau near Finley Street, across the street from Dodge Main. Date:  1981-05-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan- ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 11:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_090) Murray's Market, interiors,

Interior of Murray's Market, a neighborhood grocery store in south central portion of Poletown district. Grandy Street, near Chene Street. Date:  1981-05-03 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bru ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 08:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_126) Portrait of resident, Finley Street, 1981

Homeowner poses for a portrait on the steps of her Finley Street home. Date:  1981-06-03 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--2 ...

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(WSAV002727_104) Neighborhood views, demolition, St. Aubin, 1981

A view of St. Aubin Street at Adele Street as lots are cleared from demolition. Date:  1981-05-20 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--H ...

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(WSAV002727_124) Neighborhood views, demolition, Finley Street, 1981

Finley Street, toward Newton Street. Date:  1981-06-03 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Architecture, Bruce H ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 14:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_128) Neighborhood views, E. Grand Boulevard, 1981

"Boycott GM" is painted on the side of a building; E. Grand Boulevard. By the time this image was taken, the city was no longer consistently providing services for public spaces, such as this overgrown street median. Date:  1981-06-05 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 14:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_113) Neighborhood scene, Trombly Street, 1981

Families relax on the front porch of their homes; Trombly Street, west of Chene Street. Date:  1981-05-25 (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Architecture, Bruce Harkness Poletown Photographs, Detroit ( ...

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(WSAV002727_111) Prayer vigil, Immaculate Conception Church, 1981

A prayer vigil is held around statue of the Virgin Mary outside of Immaculate Conception Church. Reverend Karasiewicz, pastor, stands at right rear. Date:  1981-05-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer: ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 11:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments