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(26151) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Victims, Detroit, 1931

Crime scene photo that shows the body of Isadore “Izzie the Rat” Sutker where he fell in the bedroom after being gunned down by members of the Purple Gang. Caption reads: “Scene in the bedroom of apartment 211 - 1740 Collingwood Ave (City of ...

Image - eclemens - 07/19/2012 - 14:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

President Thomas Bonner, Detroit, Michigan

President Thomas Bonner runs at Wayne State University. Date:  circa 1980s Physdesc:  Photograph (University Archives, Wayne State University — People) ...

Image - astankrauff - 04/11/2011 - 15:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11469) University Television, WTVS-TV, Channel 56, Test Pattern, Detroit, Michigan, 1950s

The test pattern for Wayne University Television, WTVS-TV, Channel 56, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1950s Photographer:  Information Services (University Archives, Wayne State University — Places) ...

Image - eclemens - 10/05/2009 - 07:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(3049) Politics, Jerome Cavanagh, Detroit, 1966

Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh shares a laugh with his Press Secretary. Date:  1966-03-07 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit--politics and governme ...

Image - eclemens - 06/20/2012 - 08:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2904) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Central, 1961

An aerial, 140 degree view of the skyline and riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. At center is the newly built Cobo Arena. Date:  1961 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Cobo Cent ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 12:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28396) Tartars logo, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1979

The logo of the Wayne State University Tartars. This image was retired in 1979 after student groups accused it of ethnic insensitivity. Date:  1979 Physdesc:  Photograph (University Archives, Wayne State Univ ...

Image - cwesterman - 04/09/2012 - 14:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2909) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Central, 1952

Part of a four-piece aerial panoramic photograph of the downtown skyline and riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1952 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 09:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27827) Prohibition, Smuggling, Automobiles, Lake St. Clair, Detroit, 1920s

Rum-runners drive alcohol exported from Canada over the frozen Detroit River. Date:  1929-12-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeastern Mich ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11509) Defense Work, Model City, Reuther, Detroit, Michgian, 1941

Walter Reuther (center) shares a proposed model city for Detroit’s defense workers, sponsored by the UAW-CIO. “Defense City” would ...

Image - eclemens - 10/22/2009 - 08:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2915) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View, 1980

An aerial view of the riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. Shows moored boats and ice floes in the Detroit River. Date:  1980 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 09:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments