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(31866) Prohibition, Speakeasies, Stork Club, Detroit, 1932

An exterior view of the Stork Club, a speakeasy located at 47 Rowena Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The establishment was frequented by members of the Purple Gang. Date:  1932-06-20 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 16:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33761) Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

... Part of a series of photographs taken of children in Detroit’s Near East Side. The area includes the Brush Park, Paradise ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2017 - 14:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27995) Nation of Islam, Muhammad Mosque No. 1, Detroit, 1965

An exterior view of Muhammad Mosque No. 1, located at 11529 Linwood Avenue, Detroit. Date:  1965-02-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (African Americans, Archite ...

Image - eclemens - 02/12/2013 - 10:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28284) Ethnic Communities, Japanese, Detroit, Customs, 1955

Michiko Bracey poses for a photograph while dressed in traditional costume. Photograph ran in the Women’s Section of the Detroit News, possibly as a wedding feature. Date:  1955-11-15 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 05/18/2012 - 15:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28084) Hoffa, Labor Day, Detroit, 2008

James Hoffa, Jr. addresses the crowd at the Labor Day celebration in downtown Detroit. Date:  2008-09-01 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (Labor Day, Urban Affairs, Dale Rich C ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 09:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28436) Musicians, Beatles, Olympia Stadium, Detroit, 1964

The Beatles perform to a sold-out crowd at Detroit's Olympia Stadium during their first American tour. Left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon. Date:  1962 Physdesc:  Photog ...

Image - eclemens - 06/18/2012 - 15:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2470) Buildings, Construction, Cobo Hall, Detroit, 1958

The keystone section for Cobo Hall is lowered into place during an early stage of its construction, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  May 6, 1958 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Arc ...

Image - eclemens - 12/14/2010 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24851) NAACP, Reception, Freedom Riders, Episcopalians, Detroit, 1961

The Detroit NAACP welcomes two unidentified Episcopalian Priests during a reception at the Penthouse of the Veteran’s Memorial Building held for a group of Civil Rights Freedom Riders. At left is Arthur (Art) Johnson. Ed Turner stands at center. ...

Image - eclemens - 01/03/2012 - 10:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(36711) Detroit Junior College, Athletics, Basketball Team, 1918-1919

A portrait of the Detroit Junior College1918-19 basketball team. Back Row: Rosenzeig, Atliviack, Walmoth, Donnely, D.L. Holmes. Front: Davidow, Blatt (Captain), McMillan. Date:  1918-1919 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 04/16/2018 - 10:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33795) Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

... taken of children on the Near East Side, adjacent to Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood. Date:  1930s-1940s ...

Image - eclemens - 08/19/2021 - 10:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments