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(181932) Ethnic Communities, Polish, War Relief, Detroit, 1940

Volunteers load trucks filled with bags of clothing that will be sent to Polish Jews, Detroit, Michigan. The storefront for the vacant Weisz & Lax Meat & Poultry shop is in view at right. Date:  1940-01-30 Physdesc ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28600) Race Riots, Detroit, Violence, 1943

FIrefighters race to the scene of burning car during the 1943 race riots. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1943, Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2012 - 14:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26150) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Victims, Detroit, 1931

Crime scene photograph that shows the bodies of Joe Lebovitz and Hymie Paul after they were gunned down by members of the Purple Gang. Caption reads: “Scene in the living room of apartment 211 - 1740 Collingwood Ave (City of Detroit). Taken Septem ...

Image - eclemens - 07/19/2012 - 14:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2472) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1960

An aerial view looking north and east from river at Cobo Hall construction site, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1960 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Architecture, Cobo Center, To ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 11:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2934) Parks, Aerial View, Belle Isle, Detroit, 1980

An aerial view of the MacArthur Bridge, Belle Isle, and ice floes in the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. At the lower right corner the U.S. Rubber Plant is in view. Date:  1980 Physdesc:  Photograph P ...

Image - eclemens - 04/29/2010 - 08:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2870) Slums, Streets, St. Aubin, Detroit, Michigan, 1965

A view of a dilapidated homes on St. Aubin Street in Detroit's East Side. In the foreground stands a Fire Department call box. Date:  1965 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Ar ...

Image - eclemens - 07/14/2009 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2948) Parades, J.L. Hudson Department Store, Thanksgiving, Detroit

The Candy Stripe Kitty float is guided down Woodward Ave., accompanied by marchers in tiger and lion costumes during the annual J.L. Hudson Santa Parade, Detroit, Michigan. In the rear people view the parade from the grand stands and television crews ...

Image - eclemens - 11/18/2010 - 11:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28602) Race Riots, Violence, Detroit, 1943

Firefighters attempt to put out a car set on fire during the 1943 race riots. On Woodward at Charlotte Street. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ( ...

Image - eclemens - 08/08/2013 - 09:23 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27845) Prohibition, Padlocking, Speakeasies, Detroit, 1920s

An exterior view of Einheuser's Cafe, padlocked after a raid by Prohibition agents. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeaster ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 08:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(9477) Buildings, City Hall, Demolition, Detroit, 1961

The front steps and upper balcony turn to rubble as the demolition of Old City Hall progresses. Part of series. The building, a Renaissance Revival landmark created by architect James Anderson, took nearly 10 years to complete and was dedicated on ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2010 - 15:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments