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(11446) Richard Frankensteen, Murray Body Strike, Detroit, Michigan, 1937

Richard Frankensteen addresses the workers of Murray Body Co. during their 1937 sit-down strike Detroit, Michigan. Date:  March 1937 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Frankenstee ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2013 - 09:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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

(32004) Viola Liuzzo, Funeral, Family, Detroit, 1965

The family of Viola Liuzzo, slain civil rights activist, attend her funeral service at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Date:  1965-03-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit N ...

Image - eclemens - 03/11/2015 - 16:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28872) Presidents, Harry Truman, G. Mennen Williams, Detroit, 1950s

Photo collage of President Truman during a visit to Detroit. Photographer's note: “President Harry S. Truman on a visit to Detroit, left the city hall with Gov. Williams minus his hat. As he gets into the limo he realizes he misplaced his hat. He ...

Image - eclemens - 08/30/2012 - 09:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2936) Parks, Belle Isle, Aqua Follies, Detroit, 1955

The Aqua Follies perform a synchronized swimming routine at one of the lagoons on Belle Isle, possibly during the Riverama celebration, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  August 24, 1955 Physdesc:  Photograph Pho ...

Image - eclemens - 04/29/2010 - 08:48 - 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

(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

(2938) Parks, Grand Circus, Downtown, Detroit, 1956

A panoramic view as work crews excavate for an underground parking structure at Grand Circus Park on Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. St. John Episcopalian Church and the Fox Theatre are in view at center. Date:  October 9, 1956 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 14:30 - 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

Community Arts, sculpture garden, Detroit, Michigan

A statute of a nymph riding on a dolphin stands over a reflecting pool in the McGregor Memorial Sculpture Garden, Detroit, Michigan. The Community Arts Building is seen in the background. Date:  undated Physdesc:  Ph ...

Image - astankrauff - 11/05/2008 - 10:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments