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(33661) Rationing, Gasoline, Registration, Detroit, 1942

Detroit residents line up in the gymnasium of Poe Elementary school to register for gasoline cards. Date:  1942-11-18 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mi ...

Image - eclemens - 11/10/2015 - 18:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32242) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

Merriment in the streets of downtown Detroit as word spreads of the German surrender. Date:  1918-11-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 15:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30734) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1966

The Johnson Block (52-54, 58, 62, 66-68, and 70-72 Monroe Avenue) in downtown Detroit. Businesses featured include: the New Gayety Theatre, Father & Son, and the Famous Barrel Bar. At left is the Wayne County Building. Date:  1966 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 12:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33662) Propaganda, Leaflet Bombing, Downtown Detroit, 1942

A shower of propaganda falls over the city during a "leaflet bombing" exercise. The image was likely taken from the observation deck of the Penobscot Building. Date:  1942-03-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 00:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32205) Women, War Workers, Automobile, Detroit, 1917-1918

Women industrial workers learn how to assemble cars during the First World War. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Automobile industry workers, Det ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 12:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32181) Women Workers, Automobile, Detroit, 1917-1918

Women industrial workers learn how to assemble cars during the First World War. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Automobile industry workers, Det ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 14:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33670) Parades, "Visiting Heroes," Detroit, 1942

Soldiers march through the streets of Detroit during a parade welcoming "visiting heroes." Date:  1942-06-17 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Det ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30675) Streetscapes, Hotel St. Regis, New Center, Detroit, 1960s

An exterior view of the Hotel St. Regis, located on W. Grand Boulevard Date:  1960s Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30722) Aerial Views, Downtown Detroit, 1965

A view of downtown Detroit, looking east, featuring the residential towers of Lafayette Park. Date:  1965-11 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (M ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 14:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30713) Streetscapes, Businesses, Downtown Detroit, 1966

Street scene on Woodward Avenue, facing north, in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 16:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments