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(33686) V-J Day Celebrations, Detroit, 1945

Civilians and enlisted men celebrate the end of World War II in the streets of downtown Detroit. Date:  1945-08-14 Physdesc:  Photo negative (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Front: 1939-1945, Urban Aff ...

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(26924) 1968 Olympics, Olympic Bid, Johnson, Detroit, 1963

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with Vice President Lyndon Johnson with a signed resolution from the American Municipal Congress supporting Detroit as the location for the 1968 Olympic Games. Date:  1963 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(2357) Buildings, Stroh Brewing Company, Detroit, 1985

A view of the Stroh Brewing Plant shortly before its closure, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1985 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Tony Spina - Gene ...

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(32223) First World War, Naval Reserves, Training, Detroit, 1917-1918

Members of the "Laudwig Party" of the Naval Reserves participate in the "Shane Battle," most likely a training exercise. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staf ...

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(32207) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross, Post Office, Detroit, 1918

American Red Cross volunteers pose for a photograph while on duty to inspect Christmas packages at the Post Office. Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

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(1686) Poverty Scenes, Michigan Ave., Detroit, 1950s

... Detroit, Michigan. NOTE: Part of an expose series on Detroit’s “Skid Row” along Michigan Ave. between Washington Blvd. and ...

Image - eclemens - 06/30/2010 - 16:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33677) Wartime Transportation, Rationing, Deliveries, Detroit, 1942

A view of the horse and carriage employed by Cunningham Drugstore to make deliveries due to the rationing of gasoline. Date:  1942-06-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

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(32265) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd Division, Parade, Detroit, 1919

Civic and military leaders celebrate the homecoming of the 32nd Division of the United States Army National Guard, known as the Red Arrows, from the First World War. Shown are: James Vernor Sr., Colonel Dan Smith, Major Harry Lamb, Major Oscar Marx ...

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(32222) First World War, Veterans, Detroit, 1918

A view of convalescing veterans of the First World War involved in occupational therapy. Date:  1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit Ne ...

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(28052) Landmarks, Black Jesus, Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, 1998

“Black Jesus” Shrine at Sacred Heart Seminary located at Linwood and West Chicago Boulevard. “Black Jesus” came into being during the second day of the Civil Unrest of 1967 when an African American house painter painted the hands, feet and ...

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