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Collection Spotlight: Minoru Yamasaki's Campus Buildings

On April 15, 2015, the National Park Service designated Wayne State University's McGregor Memorial Conference Center as a national historic landmark. The 1958 building is one of four on the Wayne State campus designed by the architect Min ...

Blog entry - cwesterman - 10/02/2024 - 14:18 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/31/2019 - 10:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30727) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1965

A street view of downtown Detroit featuring the Detroit Leland Hotel, at center. Date:  1965-11 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 11:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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:  ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1341) Buildings, McNamara Federal Building, Detroit, 1976

Heavy machinery carves out the foundation of the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building at Cass and Michigan Avenues, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1976 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 07/16/2010 - 11:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 09:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 10:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

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

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

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 14:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(12008) Demonstrations, Labor Day, Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 1964

Office employees show their support for President Lyndon Johnson as they march down Woodward Avenue during the annual Labor Day Parade, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  September 7, 1964 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 02/20/2012 - 10:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments