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(30684) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1966

Exterior view of Ross records, located at the corner of Griswold and Grand River in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-07 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, De ...

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(32186) Red Cross, Canteen, Michigan Central Station, Detroit, 1918

Members of the Detroit Chapter of the American Red Cross serve coffee at the canteen located within Michigan Central Railroad Station (M.C.R.R). Date:  1918-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:&nbs ...

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(33684) Celebrations, VJ Day, Detroit, 1945

Young people crowd into downtown Detroit and celebrate through the night upon hearing the news of the Japanese surrender. Date:  1945-08-14 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Sta ...

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(30671) Architecture, Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1965

A view of the pedestrian overpass between the two buildings of the Crowley Department Store located on the corner of Monroe Ave. and Farmer Street in downtown Detroit. Date:  1965-11 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetsc ...

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(30662) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

View of fire escapes with laundry hanging between and sleeping porches on an unidentified apartment building. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construct ...

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(30690) Urban Renewal, Detroit Medical Center, Housing, 1960s

... constructed Medical Center Courts housing development on Detroit’s lower east side. Date:  1960s ...

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(27834) Prohibition, Raids, Speakeasies, Detroit, 1920s

Officers raid a supposed speakeasy in search of alcohol. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeastern Michigan, Prohibition--Mi ...

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(32262) First World War, Army, 119th Field Artillery, Detroit, 1917-1919

Members of the U.S. Army's 119th Field Artillery march through the streets of Detroit, possibly outside of Michigan Central Station. It is unknown whether this parade is to send the men to war or to welcome them home from Europe. Date:  ...

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(32211) First World War, Civilian Support, Liberty Loans Rally, Detroit, 1918

A view of the crowd at a Liberty Loan rally in downtown Detroit. In the background, a large replica of the Statue of Liberty stands with a plaque that reads: "They Died For Liberty." Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo n ...

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(32266) First World War, French Army, Blue Devils, Detroit, 1918

Members of the "French Blue Devils" pose for a photograph in downtown Detroit. The men are likely part of of the Chasseurs Alpins, a regiment of elite mountain infantrymen from the French Army. Date:  1918-07 Physdesc:&nbs ...

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