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(33669) Parades, "Visiting Heroes," Detroit, 1942

The Huson Motor Car Company Float makes its way down Woodward Avenue during a paade for "visiting heroes." Date:  1942-06-17 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detr ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2419) Buildings, Churches, Old Mariners', Detroit, 1955

Old Mariners' Church is moved into her new location at 170 E. Jefferson Ave. A sign for the Tunnel to Canada can be seen on the right. Part of series. Originally built in 1849, Old Mariners’ is the oldest surviving stone built church in Detroit. ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 11:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32202) Women, War Workers, Lincoln Motor Company, Detroit, 1918

A candid view of a war worker at her station in the Lincoln Motor Company plant. Date:  1918-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, Th ...

Image - eclemens - 08/26/2014 - 09:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33659) Enemy Aliens, Raids, Detroit, 1942

Two men looks at a cache of guns, radios, and cameras confiscated during FBI raids on suspected enemy alien homes. Date:  1942-01-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 11/10/2015 - 17:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32122) Draft & Recruitment, Lines, Detroit, 1917-1918

Draftees hold on to each other as they wait in line to register for service. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32116) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

Friends and family members walk beside recent recruits and draftees as the men embark for Camp Custer. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit ( ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 15:51 - 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

(33687) Celebrations, VJ Day, Detroit, 1945

Crowds fill the streets and rooftops of Campus Martius to celebrate the surrender of the Japanese. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is at center. Date:  1945-08-14 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographe ...

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

(2346) Buildings, Union Depot Railroad Station, Transportation, Trains, Detroit, 1971

A view of the Union Depot Train Station on the corner of Third and Fort Street, ten days after the last train left and the station was closed, Detroit, Michigan. The Romanesque Revival structure was built of red sandstone between 1891 and 1893 by James ...

Image - eclemens - 07/15/2010 - 14:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32185) Red Cross, Post Office, Care Packages, Detroit, 1918

Members of the American Red Cross inspect Christmas packages at the Post Office. Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, Th ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 15:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments