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(33662) Propaganda, Leaflet Bombing, Downtown Detroit, 1942

A shower of propaganda falls over the city during a "leaflet bombing" exercise. The image was likely taken from the observation deck of the Penobscot Building. Date:  1942-03-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 00:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32205) Women, War Workers, Automobile, Detroit, 1917-1918

Women industrial workers learn how to assemble cars during the First World War. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Automobile industry workers, Det ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 12:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30713) Streetscapes, Businesses, Downtown Detroit, 1966

Street scene on Woodward Avenue, facing north, in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 16:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24878) NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr., Funeral, Detroit, 1968

Members of the Detroit NAACP wait at the corner of Woodward Avenue and E. Philadelphia Street to board chartered buses that will take them to the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Note: A sign announcing the branch is draped in black mourning ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 14:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30722) Aerial Views, Downtown Detroit, 1965

A view of downtown Detroit, looking east, featuring the residential towers of Lafayette Park. Date:  1965-11 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (M ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 14:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11968) Poverty Scenes, Salvation Army, Michigan Ave, Detroit, 1952

Homeless men bow their heads in prayer as the Salvation Army “Bowery Corps” play. Date:  September 1952 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--econom ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2010 - 15:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32108) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1918

African Americans are held back by police as they watch draftees and recruits leave for Camp Custer. Negative notes that is is part of the "2nd draft." Date:  1918 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 14:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25341) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

John B. Swainson addresses participants in the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration in Cobo Hall. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ( ...

Image - eclemens - 06/17/2011 - 09:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32261) First World War, Army, 33rd Division, Detroit, 1917-1919

A military band leads members of the U.S. Army' s 33rd Division in a parade through Campus Martius. Date:  1917-1919 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mic ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(10006) Districts, Civic Center, Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, 1957

Workers lay down sod in front of the newly constructed Civic Center, Detroit, Michigan. At right is the new City County Building. The Hotel Norton, American Savings, and Kerns buildings are also in view. Date:  August 16, 1957 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2010 - 10:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments