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(WSAV002727_032) Poletown, Businesses, 1981

A view of the Berkshire Inn Motel across from the Dodge Main plant, said to be a "place of recreation" for Dodge Main workers. Located on Jos. Campau between Finley and Newton Streets. Date:  1981-03-02 Physdesc:  P ...

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(WSAV002727_097) Demolition, Kanter Street, 1981

Bulldozed homes on the 3500 block on Kanter Street, near Ellery Street. Date:  1981-05-12 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History-- ...

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(WSAV002727_112) Neighborhood scene, Piquette Avenue, 1981

A woman holds a baby on the front of steps of home; Piquette Avenue, west of Moran Street. Date:  1981-05-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan- ...

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(37638) Proposed Olympic village

... booklet given to the International Olympic Committee by Detroit’s Olympic Games Authority. Page on the Olympic village, the housing ...

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(WSAV002727_145) Hupp Billiards, interior view, Chene Street

Interior view of Hupp Billiards, located on Chene Street, near E. Grand Boulevard. Date:  1981-06-15 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 10:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_037) Poletown, Aerial Views, 1981

A view north toward Hamtramck, taken from top of an apartment building on E. Grand Blvd. and Chene. In view: Beth Olem Cemetery, at upper left; the steeples of St. Florian’s Church, Hamtramck, on horizon; Dodge Main plant in right rear. ...

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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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(WSAV002727_134) Hupp Billiards, Chene Street

Interior of Hupp Billards, Chene Street. Date:  1981-06-10 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Architecture, Bru ...

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(32161) Army, Training Camp, Camp Life, 1918

Food preparation at the mobile kitchen of an unidentified training camp, likely Camp Custer or Camp Grayling. Date:  1918-06-09 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (D ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 11:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32148) Army, Draft & Recruitment, Training Camp, 1917-1918

A recent recruit learns how to properly salute at while at an unidentified training camp, likely Camp Custer or Camp Grayling. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News ...

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