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(32126) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1918

A group of draftees and recruits, some carrying suitcases or valises, walk through an unidentified building, possibly Michigan Central Station (M.C.R.R.) as they prepare to leave for Camp Custer. Date:  1918 Physdesc:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32250) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

A group of men dressed as medical personnel march to celebrate the news of the Armistice. A sign reads: "This is Kaiser Bill after treatment by Doc USA." Other men carry a skeleton hanging from a pole. Date:  1918-11-11 Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 15:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30709) Transportation, Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, 1962

A view of the Ambassador Bridge from its base in Southwest Detroit. Date:  1962-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 10:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33666) Rationing, Meat, Detroit, 1943

Crowds fill a shop, likely the Gratiot Central Meat Market, eager to stockpile meat during the last day before rationing went into effect. Date:  1943-03-27 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32135) Draft & Recruitment, Medical Examinations, Detroit, 1917

Recruits and draftees wait in line to take vision tests. Date:  1917 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Front: 1914-1919, Ur ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25332) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph (African Americans, Civil rights, Dem ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 08:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33620) Navy, Propaganda, Japanese Sub, Detroit, 1943

A crowd gathers around of the United Artists Theater on Bagley Avenue to look at a captured Japanese "Suicide Sub." The display was part of a war bonds drive. Date:  1943-07-09 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2015 - 09:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32269) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd Division, Detroit, 1919

A woman identified as Mrs. Charles F. Hammond waves from an automobile during homecoming celebrations for soldiers from the 32nd Division of the United States Army National Guard. Date:  1919-05-12 Physdesc:  Photo n ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 12:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32120) Draft & Recruitment, Lines, Detroit, 1917-1918

Draftees wait in line to register for service. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Front: 1914-1919, Urban A ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 15:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(vmc10489) Michigan Avenue, Before widening, Detroit, 1930

A high angle view of Michigan Avenue before it was widened, looking east toward 8th Street from Church Street. Vernor Furniture Company, American Rescue Workers, Beresh Jewelers, and Peoples Wayne County Bank are in view. Date:  1930-1 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/09/2021 - 14:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments