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(2473) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1957

An aerial view of the development site as construction begins on the new convention hall (Cobo Hall), Detroit, Michigan. Date:  March 1, 1957 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(3825) Walter Speck, WPA / FAP, mural, Local 174, Detroit, Michigan

Original caption: “The first in a series of murals depicting the history of labor in general and the Auto Workers Union in particular has been completed at the West Side local of the United Auto Workers Union. This marks the first time a mural has bee ...

Image - eclemens - 01/04/2023 - 11:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 03/30/2017 - 15:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33813) 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 - 10:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 12:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2788) Poverty Scenes, Michigan Ave., Detroit, 1950s

... - Tony Spina NOTE: Part of an expose series of Detroit’s “Skid Row” along Michigan between Washington Blvd. and Fifth ...

Image - eclemens - 07/02/2010 - 09:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 11:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32217) First World War, Civilian Support, War Gardens, Detroit, 1917-1918

A group of young Victory Gardeners pose for a photographer before getting to work. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News ...

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

(32132) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

Recent recruits and draftees are paraded through Navin Field as they prepare to deploy to Camp Custer. They march behind a sign that reads: "Local Board #25." Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative P ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:30 - 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 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments