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(2503) Buildings, City Hall, Demolition, Detroit, 1953

An aerial view of Old City Hall., Detroit, Michigan. The building, a Renaissance Revival landmark created by architect James Anderson, took nearly 10 years to complete and was dedicated on July 4, 1871. Located on Campus Martius, it served as the ba ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2010 - 14:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25756) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

“Freedom Marchers” pass through Campus Martius in downtown Detroit as they make their way towards Cobo Hall for the conclusion of the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Demonstrators, escorted by Detroit Police, carry signs th ...

Image - eclemens - 03/05/2012 - 10:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27823) Prohibition, Smuggling, Automobiles, Detroit, 1920s

A police officer shows off a cache of alcohol found hidden in a car during a prohibition raid. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2448) Buildings, Transportation, Trains, Grand Trunk Railroad Station, Detroit, 1973

An aerial view, with downtown in the background, of the deconstruction of Grand Trunk Railroad Station at Atwater and Brush Streets, Detroit, Michigan. Part of series. Date:  November 6, 1973 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27055) Detroit Public Schools, Flag Day Celebration, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh speaks to students at White Elementary School during the Flag Day celebrations. Date:  1967-06-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Det ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 11:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(34342) Wayne University; Commencement , Detroit, Michigan, 1948

Graduates march down Putnam St. and into the Rackham Building while a marching band plays on the steps. Date:  1948-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative (Detroit (Mich.), Education, Higher, Rites and ceremonies, Unive ...

Image - drice - 05/05/2016 - 12:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27841) Prohibition, Smuggling, Detroit River, 1930

Rum-runners bring alcohol across the frozen Detroit River in sleds. Date:  1930-02-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.), Prohibition ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2879) Streets, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan

A panoramic view of the future site of the National Bank of Detroit Building at Woodward Ave. between Fort and Congress, Detroit, Michigan. Businesses on the block include The Richmond & Backus Co., Pontchartrain Bar, Whalings, Stouffers, Multi Col ...

Image - eclemens - 07/14/2009 - 14:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27080) Memorial Services, Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh attends a memorial service for the people who died during the 1967 Civil Unrest. Date:  1967-08-05 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Un (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 14:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11488) Strike Kitchen, Ford Strike, Women's Auxiliary, Detroit, Michigan, 1941

Members of the UAW Women’s Auxiliary prepare sandwiches in the strike kitchen at West Side Local 174, Detroit, Michigan. The women made over 4,500 sandwiches each day to feed the men on the Ford Rouge picket line. Date:  April 1941 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/22/2011 - 11:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments