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(11438) Picket Line, Plymouth Plant, Chrysler Strike, Detroit, Michigan, 1937

Auto workers at the Plymouth Plant warm their hands above a “salamander” during the 1937 Chrysler Sit-Down Strike, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  March 9, 1937 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  U ...

Image - eclemens - 10/02/2009 - 08:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27840) Prohibition, Detroit, 1919

Men line up outside of a liquor store to purchase alcohol in the days prior to the start of Prohibition. Sign reads: "The Last Call - The time is getting shorter and so is our stock. Buy now or you'll be without it. Bye Bye. We carry the most comple ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2841) Freeways, Lodge, Construction, Detroit, Michigan, 1952

An aerial view of Downtown Detroit, looking south. The light path through the center is the Lodge Freeway under construction. Date:  1952-05-01 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 06/07/2011 - 14:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(10306) SWE Detroit, Gloria Jeff, 1979

(l to r) SWE Detroit Section president Irene Sharpe presents the Young Engineer Award to Gloria J. Jeff of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers during the Engineering Society of Detroit Affiliate Council Gold Award banquet, February 21, 1979. ...

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(10303) SWE Detroit, Rebecca M. Spearot, 1979

(l to r) Dr. Rebecca M. Spearot received the SWE Detroit Section’s Engineering Achievement Award from section president Irene Sharpe at the Engineering Society of Detroit Affiliate Council Gold Award banquet, February 21, 1979. Date:  ...

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(1669) War Industry, Second World War, Eureka Gas Mask Factory, Detroit, 1941

Female war workers assemble gas masks at the Eureka Gas Mask Factory on Fort Street in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1941 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - G ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 15:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

*Study Carrel, students, Detroit, Michigan

Students study in study carrels in the ---------building, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State University — Plac ...

Image - astankrauff - 11/05/2008 - 17:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11499) Defense Work, Labor Day Parade, Detroit, Michigan, 1940s

The float from UAW Local 742 highlights the accomplishments of Briggs defense workers as it rides down Woodward Ave during the Detroit Labor Day Parade. The float was the winner of the first prize for best float for all locals in the 7,000 - 15,000 clas ...

Image - eclemens - 08/25/2010 - 10:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2914) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View, 1956

An aerial, panoramic view of Detroit and Windsor. The shipping channel on the Detroit River is in view. Belle Isle is visible in the center rear. Date:  March 26, 1956 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 09:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2899) Skyline, Detroit, Land View, Downtown, 1950

An aerial view of Downtown Detroit, Michigan. At far right: The Free press Building and the Cass Theatre. At center are the Federal Building and the Lafayette Building. At the far left City Hall and Campus Martius can be seen. Date:  ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 10:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments