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(9477) Buildings, City Hall, Demolition, Detroit, 1961

The front steps and upper balcony turn to rubble as the demolition of Old City Hall progresses. Part of series. The building, a Renaissance Revival landmark created by architect James Anderson, took nearly 10 years to complete and was dedicated on ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2010 - 15:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25337) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Signs read "Enact Effective Legislation to End School Segregation," "Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP," and "Evers Die ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 09:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79672) Ethnic Communities, Hmong, Dance, Detroit, 1991

Maylo Chang dresses her daughter Baocanila Chang in the traditional costume of the Blue Hmong people prior to a dance exhibition for a photographer from the Detroit News. Date:  1991-11-16 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 01/07/2013 - 15:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27838) Prohibtion, Agents, Detroit, 1920s

Prohibition agents, in uniform and plainclothes, pose for a photograph. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeastern Michigan, ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28920) Ethnic Communities, German, Music, Detroit, 1910

A German band, whose instruments are wrapped against the cold, entertain passerby in an unidentified business district in Detroit. Date:  Circa 1910 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit New ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2012 - 08:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(6528) Brendan Sexton, Detroit Board of Education, 1950s

Brendan Sexton, United Automobile Workers Union (UAW) Official, speaks before the Detroit Board of Education, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1950s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown ...

Image - eclemens - 04/11/2011 - 07:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Old Main, Detroit, Michigan

Exterior shot of Old Main with two women in foreground, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  circa 1950s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State University — Pl ...

Image - pneirink - 11/04/2008 - 21:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79753) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Chinese Schoool of Detroit, 1963

Victor Lim demonstrates how to use an abacus, possibly at the Chinese School of Detroit. Left to right: (Foreground) Lynette Lee, Marion Lim, Katherine Lim, Betty Lim, Kimmy Lee, Victor Craig Lim, Elaine Chin. Left to right (Background) Mary Jean Li ...

Image - eclemens - 06/04/2013 - 09:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2878) Streets, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan

An aerial 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 Color ...

Image - eclemens - 07/14/2009 - 14:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28287) Ethnic Communities, Italian, Detroit, 1910s

An unidentified man poses for a portrait by a Detroit News photographer. Part of a series showcasing “Ethnic Types.” Date:  1910s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 05/18/2012 - 15:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments