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(32239) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Men ride in a car decorated with flags and signs in downtown Detroit to celebrate the end of the First World War. Sign reads: "Give us a ticket to Holland." Date:  1917-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 15:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(10002) Districts, Civic Center, Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, 1955

Shows the city block that was raised to make way for the Civic Center developments and the moving of Old Mariner’s Church, Detroit, Michigan. Jefferson Avenue runs through the foreground and the Ford Auditorium, in an early stage of construction, is s ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2010 - 10:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32206) Women, War Workers, Automobile, Detroit, 1917-1918

Portrait of unidentified female auto workers during the First World War. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Automobile industry workers, Detroit (M ...

Image - eclemens - 03/08/2017 - 13:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32227) First World War, National League of Women's Service Motor Corps, Detroit, 1918

Women from the Detroit Branch of the National League of Women's Service Motor Corps change out a tire on a disabled vehicle. Date:  1918-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Sta ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 11:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30664) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

Exterior view of the Spiritual Israel Church, located at 5434 Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Da ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 15:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32260) First World War, Soldiers, Home Guard, Detroit, 1917-1919

A parade in downtown Detroit celebrates the Home Guard during the First World War. Date:  1917-1919 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 08:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32272) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Detroit, 1919

The infantrymen of the 339th, known as the Polar Bears, reunite with friends and loved ones upon their return to Detroit from service abroad. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:&nb ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 12:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32264) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd Division, Detroit, 1919

Crowds fill the streets of downtown Detroit to welcome home the soldiers of the 32nd Division, commonly known as the "Red Arrows." Note: Children, hoping for a better view, can be seen in the trees, at rear. Date:  1919-05-12 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1682) Poverty Scenes, Michigan Ave., Detroit, 1950s

... Detroit, Michigan. NOTE: Part of an expose series on Detroit’s “Skid Row” along Michigan Ave. between Washington Blvd. and ...

Image - eclemens - 07/01/2010 - 09:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11745) AFSCME aid to Detroit

AFSCME administrator for Council 77 in Detroit, Michigan, William Lucy (right) presents a check for $500 from AFSCME International to the Reverend William S. Logan, executive director of the Interfaith Emergency Council, to assist areas of Detroit affec ...

Image - jruss - 03/27/2014 - 13:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments