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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

(33818) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

... Part of a series of photographs taken of children in Detroit’s Near East Side. The area includes the Brush Park, Paradise Valley, ...

Image - eclemens - 08/19/2021 - 10:55 - 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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(11998) Poverty Scenes, Salvation Army, Michigan Ave, Detroit, 1952

Members of the Salvation Army “Bowery Corps” attempt to get homeless men to repent for their sins. Date:  September 1952 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Detroit (Mich.) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2010 - 15:53 - 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