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(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

(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

(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

(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

(32247) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

A group of revelers with American flags celebrate the end of the First World War. Date:  1918-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 15:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32219) First World War, Veterans, Detroit, 1918

Convalescing veterans of the First World War learn how to weave baskets. Date:  1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Fron ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 11:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33617) Recruitment, Army, Induction, Detroit, 1941

Volunteers for the U.S. Army take the oath during an induction ceremony. The young men were part of a rush in enlistment in the days following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Date:  1941-12-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 11/04/2015 - 10:31 - 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

(30728) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit

A view of the Union Guardian and Penobscot Buildings in downtown Detroit. Date:  1963-10 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs ...

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

(32220) First World War, Public Opinion, Graffiti, Detroit

Graffiti on a wall on 29th street reads "Please kill the Kaiser." Note: The graffiti was written during the First World War and remained on the wall until this photograph was taken in 1942. Date:  1942 Physdesc:  ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 11:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments