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(32532) Justice for Janitors living wage rally, Local 79, Detroit MI, 1998

Local 79 J4J living wage rally versus Detroit Mayor Archer and Hart Plaza in 1998. SEIU demonstrators marching in front of the Detroit's Renaissance Center. Date:  1998-06-15 Physdesc:  Photograph Ph ...

Image - gstrassel - 05/28/2020 - 15:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33932) Neighborhood Views, Near East Side, Detroit

A view of St. Antoine Street at Winder near Detroit's Black Bottom Neighborhood. In view are a number of residential buildings, as well as Abe's Market. Date:  1930s-1940s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photo ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2022 - 13:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(77258) Detroit, Celebrations, 250th Anniversary, 1951

A giant birthday cake makes its way down Woodward Avenue in celebration of Detroit's 250th anniversary. Date:  1951-07-28 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 07/24/2013 - 10:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(12009) Demonstrations, Vietnam War, Kennedy Square, Detroit, 1969

Thousands of demonstrators gather at Kennedy Square to join the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam, a worldwide demonstration that demanded an end of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, Detroit, Michigan. Some participants show their feeling for the ideas in ...

Image - eclemens - 07/12/2010 - 10:49 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28603) Race Riots, Violence, Detroit, 1943

Crowds gather to witness the aftermath of a mob scene during the 1943 race riots. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1943 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/11/2012 - 10:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1887) Portraits, Mayor Albert Cobo, City Hall, Detroit, 1956

“Old City Hall Moves.” Detroit Mayor Albert Cobo leads the Common Council as they leave the old city hall to its new location in the City County Building two blocks down Woodward Avenue. Left to right: Charlie Webber, Detroit Free Press; Ju ...

Image - eclemens - 06/26/2012 - 13:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25331) 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 ...

Image - eclemens - 04/23/2013 - 09:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2447) Buildings, Transportation, Trains, Grand Trunk Railroad Station, Detroit, 1973

Workers dig out railroad ties on the last day of service at Grand Trunk Railroad Station, located at Atwater and Brush Streets, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  November 6, 1973 Physdesc:  Photograph Photograp ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(309) Buildings, J.L. Hudson's Department Store, Detroit, 1965

The largest American flag in the world is unfurled outside of the 3rd through 9th floors of the J.L. Hudson Department Store in celebration of Flag Day, Detroit, Michigan. Members of the armed services and the general public attend the ceremony. Part of ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 16:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33827) Street Scenes, 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 - 10:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments