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(12000) Districts, Civic Center, Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, 1955

Shows the parts of a city block that was raised to make way for the Civic Center developments, Detroit, Michigan. Old Mariner’s Church can be found in its original location at the center, right. At rear right is the Vernor’s Ginger Ale factory. The ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2010 - 10:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28910) Ethnic Communities, German, Costumes, Detroit, 1954

A group of young women pose in various regional costumes for a Detroit News story. Front row: Miss Lucille Sims wears an outfit from the Black Forest, while Mrs. Robert J. Schoenfeld represents Salzburg, Austria. Back Row: Betty Schillenhoeller ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2012 - 09:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28284) Ethnic Communities, Japanese, Detroit, Customs, 1955

Michiko Bracey poses for a photograph while dressed in traditional costume. Photograph ran in the Women’s Section of the Detroit News, possibly as a wedding feature. Date:  1955-11-15 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(28049) Demonstrations, Recall Campaigns, Mayor Dennis Archer, Detroit, 1998

Louis Ballenger holds a sign that demands the recall of Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer during a protest at Orchestra Hall. Date:  1998 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (Detroit--p ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 08:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(5909) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

A composite photo shows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leading the "March to Freedom" and a bird's-eye view of the thousands who rallied on Woodward Ave in downtown Detroit during the demonstration against racial discrimination. Date:  ...

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(25330) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Jim Yardley ...

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(28604) Race Riots, Violence, Detroit, 1943

A car, destroyed by a mob, burns in front of the Vilos Soda Shop at the corner of Cass and Stimson during the 1943 race riots. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit New ...

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(28592) Race Riots, Violence, Detroit, 1943

Tear gas disperses a crowd of people from the area near Woodward and Stimpson during the 1943 race riots. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detro ...

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(12008) Demonstrations, Labor Day, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 1964

Office employees show their support for President Lyndon Johnson as they march down Woodward Avenue during the annual Labor Day Parade, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  September 7, 1964 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 02/20/2012 - 10:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2462) Buildings, Department Stores, Crowley's, Detroit,1977

Demolition begins on the Crowley Department store, formerly located on Gratiot Avenue at Farmer Street, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  December 7, 1977 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

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