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(25878) Otto Preminger, Film Producer, Detroit, 1962

Tony Spina, Chief Photographer for the Detroit Free Press, and Otto Preminger go over Spina's photographs of the Vatican for possible inclusion in the film "The Cardinal." The meeting took place in Detroit's Book Cadillac Hotel. Date:  ...

Image - eclemens - 07/31/2012 - 11:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26188) Old Main, Detroit, Michigan

The view of Old Main from the back lawn of the Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  circa 1950s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State Un ...

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(28579) Elvis Presley, Detroit, 1957

Portrait of Elvis Presley taken in Detroit's Book Cadillac Hotel. Date:  1957 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/31/2012 - 12:00 - 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

(28073) Demonstrations, Museum of African American History, Detroit, 1995

Demonstrators carry pickets in front of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Woodward and Warren in protest of the nearby Charles Wright Museum of African American History. The protest was against the creation of a core exhibit at the Charles Wright Mus ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 10:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2929) Shoppers, Michigan Ave., Woodward Ave., Detroit, 1970

A woman leads a group of small children through the business district at the corner of Michigan Ave. and Woodward. Ave., Detroit, Michigan. The building they pass by is decorated for Christmas and National Bank of Detroit Building is seen reflected in i ...

Image - eclemens - 04/28/2010 - 11:56 - 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

(2919) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View

An aerial view of the riverfront, downtown district, and rail yards, Detroit, Michigan. Belle Isle can be seen in the background in the center of the Detroit River. Date:  circa 1948–1955 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 01/30/2013 - 13:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25337) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Signs read "Enact Effective Legislation to End School Segregation," "Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP," and "Evers Die ...

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Mackenzie Hall, crowded onditions, Detroit, Michigan

Shows a student student study area in Mackenzie Hall, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  circa 1960s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State University — Plac ...

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