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(2780) Municipal/State/Federal Employees, Detroit Police Department, Domestic Assault, 1940s

Detroit Police Officer Tinly is attacked by a woman as he responds to a domestic dispute call, Detroit, Michigan. The woman, who was the common-law wife of the man on the ground, attempted to gouge out Officer Tinly’s eyes after he tried to arrest her ...

Image - eclemens - 06/01/2010 - 17:04 - 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

(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

(2844) Streetcars, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 1956

Patrons wait in line to board a streetcar in front of the J.L. Hudson department store on Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Date:  June 1956 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ( ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2009 - 16:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26960) ACLU, Human Rights Day Proclamation, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh presents the American Civil Liberties Union - Human Rights Day Proclamation. Date:  1967 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit (Mic ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2018 - 11:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(9472) Buildings, libraries, Old Main, Detroit, Michigan, 1952

A view of students and staff at work in Room 400 of Old Main, Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan. The room, originally used as a cafeteria for Central High School, served as the Education Library from July of 1949 to August of 1953. Date:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 03/20/2009 - 14:43 - 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

(3046) Portraits, Businessmen, Walker Cisler, Detroit Days, 1960s

Former Chairman of Detroit Edison, Walker Cisler, rides a bike through the city during Downtown Detroit Days. Oopsy the Clown is in view in the background. Date:  1960s Physdesc:  Photograph Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/26/2012 - 21:51 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2910) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Night Views, 1970

A nighttime view of the Detroit skyline, possibly taken from Windsor, Ontario. Photographer’s title “Detroit Aglow” Date:  November 23, 1970 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 09:44 - 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