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(30681) Streetscapes, Kern's Department Store, Detroit, 1966

A view of the partially demolished Kern’s Department Store in downtown Detroit. The First Federal and Penobscot Building are in view, at rear. Date:  1966-07 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: C ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 11:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30696) Urban Renewal, Lafayette Park, Detroit, 1965

Detroit’s skyline, as seen from Lafayette Park. Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Lafayette Park, located in Detroit’s lower east side just north of downtown, was the first urban renewal ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 15:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2822) Demonstrations, Vietnam War, Police, Detroit, 1972

Police officers armed with batons attempt to push back anti-war demonstrators in front of the Federal Building on W. Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. The demonstrators remain unmoved. Date:  April 22, 1972 Physdesc:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 07/12/2010 - 10:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32194) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross, Liberty Loan, Detroit, 1918

Members of the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross march down Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit during a Liberty Loan fundraising event. Date:  1918-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 11:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30701) Urban Renewal, Lafayette Park, Detroit, 1963

Detroit’s skyline, as seen from Lafayette Park. Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Lafayette Park, located in Detroit’s lower east side just north of downtown, was the first urban renewal ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 17:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Exhibit Announcement - Armistice 1918: Detroit and the End of the Great War

... such as fundraising and material conservation, scenes from Detroit’s booming wartime industry, and local celebrations. For a ...

Blog entry - eclemens - 11/23/2018 - 13:21 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(27858) Prohibition, Blind Pigs, Detroit, 1931

An interior view of a blind pig located at 932 E. Columbia, near the corner Randolph in downtown Detroit. Date:  1931-09-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohi ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 09:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2355) Buildings, Stroh Brewing Company, Interior, Detroit, 1985

An interior view of the Stroh Brewing Plant that shows its famous copper brewing vats, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1985 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Architecture, Detroit ( ...

Image - eclemens - 07/15/2010 - 15:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11997) Poverty Scenes, Salvation Army, Michigan Ave, Detroit, 1952

Homeless men bow their heads in prayer as the Salvation Army “Bowery Corps” play. Date:  September 1952 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--econo ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2010 - 15:51 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25335) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph (African Americans, Civil rights, Dem ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 08:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments