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(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

(2925) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Upriver, 1977

Skyline and riverfront view taken from upriver that shows the newly completed Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1977 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Renaissance ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 12:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/14/2012 - 15:06 - 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

(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

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 09:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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

(33688) 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 - 15:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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