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(27845) Prohibition, Padlocking, Speakeasies, Detroit, 1920s

An exterior view of Einheuser's Cafe, padlocked after a raid by Prohibition agents. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeaster ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 08:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1723) Civil Rights, Marches, "Walk to Freedom", Detroit, 1963

Political, spiritual, civil rights, and labor leaders guide thousands of activists down Woodward Ave. during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights march, Detroit, Michigan. Left to right: Walter Reuther, Benjamin McFall, James Del Rio, Dr. Martin L ...

Image - eclemens - 05/03/2010 - 14:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2472) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1960

An aerial view looking north and east from river at Cobo Hall construction site, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1960 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Architecture, Cobo Center, To ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 11:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Crowded conditions, offices, Detroit, Michigan

Students and faculty meet in a formerly commercial space that was turned into an administrative office because of overcrowded conditions throughout campus. Date:  circa 1940s Physdesc:  Photograph Photog ...

Image - pneirink - 11/05/2008 - 11:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2870) Slums, Streets, St. Aubin, Detroit, Michigan, 1965

A view of a dilapidated homes on St. Aubin Street in Detroit's East Side. In the foreground stands a Fire Department call box. Date:  1965 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Ar ...

Image - eclemens - 07/14/2009 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Detroit Teachers College Graduation Program First Page, 1922

Date:  1922-06-15 Physdesc:  Photograph (Commencement Programs, University Archives, Wayne State University — Events) ...

Image - cwesterman - 09/16/2013 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(9524) (1671) Celebrations, Fireworks, International Freedom Festival, Detroit

Fireworks explode over the Detroit River during the International Freedom Festival. The lights on the Ambassador Bridge can be seen in the background. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 09:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27950) Angela Davis, Speeches, Detroit, 1974

Activist Angela Davis participates in a rally at Detroit's Cobo Hall. Date:  1974-02-24 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Black Panther Party, Black power--Michiga ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 04:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11453) General Motors Strike, Fleetwood Plant, Detroit, Michigan, 1939

Strikers picket outside of the Fleetwood Plant during the 1939 General Motors Strike, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1939 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (General Motors Corporation, ...

Image - eclemens - 10/22/2009 - 10:23 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11760) Portrait, Taro Yamasaki, Detroit, 1981

Taro Yamasaki celebrating after winning the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography, Detroit, Michigan. Left to right: David Lawrence Jr. (executive editor), Sandy White (director of graphics), Taro Yamasaki, Neal Shine (managing editor). Photog ...

Image - eclemens - 04/27/2010 - 12:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments