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(26313) Old Main, Detroit, Michigan

A view of Old Main looking from the southeast side of Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1930 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State University ...

Image - pneirink - 08/01/2016 - 13:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27036) Cavanagh, Romney, Detroit Tigers, 1965

Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Michigan Governor George Romney talk baseball during the Detroit Tiger's 1965 Season opener. Date:  1965-04-21 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  J.A. Mancinelli ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2018 - 17:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25361) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech to a rapt audience at Cobo Hall during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 07/18/2013 - 12:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26142) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Detroit, 1931

Caption reads: “Scene looking east on Collingwood Ave from 12th Street, City of Detroit. Taken Sept. 20 1931 between 1 and 2pm by Detective Edward Crimmins.” Date:  1931-09-20 Physdesc:  Photograph P ...

Image - eclemens - 07/19/2012 - 13:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28889) Robert Frost, University of Detroit, 1962

Robert Frost speaks at the University of Detroit. Date:  1962-11-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/23/2012 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27990) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

Over 3,500 members and supporters filled Detroit's Olympia Stadium for a national protest rally by the Nation of Islam (NOI). The meeting was convened to protest the shooting of two NOI members by Los Angeles Police officers. At center, Malcolm X. ...

Image - eclemens - 02/06/2013 - 17:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28082) Bill Lucy, Labor Day, Detroit, 2008

Bill Lucy addresses the crowd at the Labor Day celebration in downtown Detroit. Date:  2008-09-01 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (Labor Day, Lucy, William, Urban Affairs, Dal ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 09:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11763) Portrait, Mayor Coleman Young, Detroit, 1980

Coleman A. Young, Mayor of Detroit, seated with a big smile looking directly at camera in auditorium of Joe Louis Arena holding up a “Mich.” sign in preparation of the 1980 Republican National Convention; six balloons are tied to his chair; a crane ...

Image - eclemens - 04/27/2010 - 12:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27993) Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad, Meetings, Detroit, 1965

Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), speaks before a crowd at Detroit's Cobo Hall. Date:  1965-08-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Black mili ...

Image - eclemens - 02/12/2013 - 10:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11470) Temple Beth El, Detroit, Michigan, Undated

An exterior view of Temple Beth El, located at Woodward and Erskine, prior to its renovation into the Mayfair and Bonstelle Theatres. The Beaux-Arts style synagogue was built by Albert Kahn in 1902, and housed Detroit's oldest Jewish congregation until ...

Image - eclemens - 01/29/2018 - 10:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments