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(32197) Red Cross, Michigan Central Station, Detroit, 1918

A volunteer with the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross displays a flag for outside of Michigan Central Railroad station. The Red Cross ran a canteen within the station for the benefit of enlisted men during the First World War. Date: ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 11:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32129) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

A soldier receives assistance from a friend as he leans out of a railcar at Michigan Central Station (M.C.R.R.) to say goodbye to a young woman. The draftees and recruits are en-route to training at Camp Custer. Date:  1917-1918 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:23 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30819) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1966

Storefront of Sam Locas Modern Lighting. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Date:  1966-07 Phys ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 12:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2909) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Night Views, 1968

A nighttime view of the Detroit skyline, possibly taken from Windsor, Ontario. Date:  1968-09-28 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 08/28/2014 - 15:34 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32227) First World War, National League of Women's Service Motor Corps, Detroit, 1918

Women from the Detroit Branch of the National League of Women's Service Motor Corps change out a tire on a disabled vehicle. Date:  1918-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Sta ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 11:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32260) First World War, Soldiers, Home Guard, Detroit, 1917-1919

A parade in downtown Detroit celebrates the Home Guard during the First World War. Date:  1917-1919 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 08:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32272) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Detroit, 1919

The infantrymen of the 339th, known as the Polar Bears, reunite with friends and loved ones upon their return to Detroit from service abroad. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:&nb ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 12:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11584) Guy Nunn, Langston Hughes, Radio Department, Detroit, Michigan, 1963

Guy Nunn (at right), Director of the UAW Radio Department, interviews noted author Langston Hughes, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  February 7, 1963 Physdesc:  Photograph (UAW, UAW ― General) ...

Image - eclemens - 04/11/2011 - 07:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2878) Streets, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan

An aerial view of the future site of the National Bank of Detroit Building at Woodward Ave. between Fort and Congress, Detroit, Michigan. Businesses on the block include The Richmond & Backus Co., Pontchartrain Bar, Whalings, Stouffers, Multi Color ...

Image - eclemens - 07/14/2009 - 14:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32264) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd Division, Detroit, 1919

Crowds fill the streets of downtown Detroit to welcome home the soldiers of the 32nd Division, commonly known as the "Red Arrows." Note: Children, hoping for a better view, can be seen in the trees, at rear. Date:  1919-05-12 ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 23:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments