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(WSAV002727_022) Poletown, Churches, Relocation, 1981

Moving day for a storefront church, located at Chene and Grandy, name unknown. At right is Murray's Market. Date:  1982-02 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americ ...

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(WSAV002727_053) Poletown, Neighborhood Views, Alleys, 1981

Three African-American men clean up a backyard littered with refuse, on far west side of the Poletown district. Photo was taken from an alley behind St. Aubin Street. Date:  1981-03-28 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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Photo Caption Contest: February 8-15, 2012

Date:  1945 Physdesc:  Slide Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Public Relations and Social Media) ...

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(WSAV002727_016) Poletown, Neighborhood Scenes, DuBois Street, 1981

Two African-American women pose for a portrait in front of a home located at 2190 Dubois (one block north of E. Grand Blvd.). Date:  1981-02-19 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness ...

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(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_009) Poletown, Residents, Celebrations, 1981

An African-American family celebrates their child's first birthday among family and neighbors at the DuBois Apartments on E. Grand Blvd. Date:  1981-02-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce ...

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(WSAV002727_043) Poletown, Residential Views, Finley Street, 1981

A view of four homes on Finley Street, east of Dubois. Date:  1981-03-19 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (Architecture, Bruce Harkness Poletown Photographs, Detroit (Mich ...

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(30457) Urban Renewal, Wayne State University, University City, 1961

A view of the neighborhood at the corner of W. Warren Avenue and Lincoln. The area was targeted for demolition to make way for Wayne State's "University City," an area of mixed residential and educational development west of the main campus. Caption ...

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(WSAV002727_046) Poletown, Neighborhood Views, Trombly Street, 1981

Children pose for a photo on the porch of a duplex on Trombly Street, west of Chene. Date:  1981-03-21 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detro ...

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(WSAV002727_018) Poletown, Architecture, Sargent Street, 1981

Cats lounge on the steps of homes on Sargent Street, near Moran. Date:  1981 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (Architecture, Bruce Harkness Poletown Photographs, Detroit ( ...

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