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(79666) Ethnic Communities, Estonian, Dance, 1953

Toivo Somer and Raili Merivalia demonstrate an Estonian dance while dressed in traditional costume. Date:  1953-04-29 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit E ...

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(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_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

(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 ...

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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 ...

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(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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(3786) Ethnic Communities, Armenian, Religious Traditions, 1931

Crowds gather to celebrate the dedication of St. John's Armenian Apostolic Church. Date:  1931-11-22 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities ...

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(WSAV002727_121) Homeowner in garden, Lyman Street, 1981

Photographer's note: "Polish American homeowner expresses pride in his trees. Walter (?), brother of Mrs. Giannini (see photo #125); Lyman, east of Dubois, looking south." Date:  1981-05-31 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(WSAV002727_118) Cee Ceil's Bar, exterior, 1981

The owner of Cee Ceil's Bar (right) poses with son and daughter. Date:  1981-05-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th c ...

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