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(WSAV002727_195) Immaculate Conception Church, memorial

A wooden crucifix commemorates the spot where the alter of Immaculate Conception Church stood before demolition. Date:  1981-08-16 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (Africa ...

Image - eclemens - 11/15/2023 - 12:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_179) Immaculate Conception Church, exteriors, demolition

An exterior view of Immaculate Conception Church during its demolition, Trombly Street at Moran Street. Date:  1981-07-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African America ...

Image - eclemens - 11/15/2023 - 09:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_178) Vacant home, Piquette Avenue

Vacant home in Poletown district, north side of Piquette Avenue. Date:  1981-07-11 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th ce ...

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(WSAV002727_190) Portrait, Lyman Street

A portrait of a woman sitting on the porch of a Lyman Street home. Date:  1981-08-02 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th ...

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(WSAV002727_175) Street scene, demolition, Trombly Street

Children walk through a neighborhood surrounded by recent demolition, Trombly Street, west of St. Aubin Street. Date:  1981 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Ameri ...

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(WSAV002727_193) Residential scene, Trombly Street

A couple pose for a portrait on the porch of their home, located in the 2300 block of Trombly Street. Date:  1981-08-04 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans ...

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(DN_77643_1) Ford Hunger March, Funeral Procession, 1932

The demonstration / funeral procession for four of the men killed during the Ford Hunger March makes its way across the Fort Street Bridge. Date:  1932-03-12 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 04/11/2011 - 11:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_182) Neighborhood scene, yard sale, E. Grand Boulevard

A view of a moving sale, held at a home located on E. Grand Boulevard near Piquette Avenue. Painted sign reads: Yard Sale. GM want us out! Help. Date:  1981-07-17 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

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(WSAV002727_158) Abandoned home, Piquette Avenue

Abandoned home in Poletown district, Piquette Avenue, near Mt. Elliot Street. Date:  1981-06-22 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--His ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 11:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_186) Poletown Botanical Garden, demolition,

Site of demolished home in Poletown district. A painted sign in the yard reads: Poletown Botanical Garden: Protected by the Plant Life Preservation Society. Date:  1981 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer ...

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