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(11259) Rest Home for Enlisted Nurses, Detroit, 1910s

Exterior view of the former home of the sister of Cleveland Dodge, Detroit, Michigan. The home was loaned it to U. S. Army as rest house for enlisted nurses during the First World War. Date:  1910s Physdesc:  Photogr ...

Image - eclemens - 04/24/2015 - 13:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27074) "New Detroit" Cavanagh, Romney, Hudson, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with Governor George Romney (left), U.S. Special Presidential Assistant Cyrus Vance (second left), and Joseph L. Hudson Jr. (right) discussing "New Detroit" of which Hudson is chairman. New Detroit was a citizen resources com ...

Image - eclemens - 04/07/2022 - 08:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2848) Streetcars, Gratiot Ave, Russell Street, Detroit, Michigan 1956

A view of the streetcar boarding safety zone at Gratiot Ave. and Russell Street, near Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan. Part of a series. Date:  1956 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spin ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2009 - 15:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2660) Celebrations, Fireworks, International Freedom Festival, Detroit

The Spirit of Detroit, located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, is framed by a view of the fireworks during the International Freedom Festival. Date:  Circa 1980s Physdesc:  Photograph Photogra ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 09:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27827) Prohibition, Smuggling, Automobiles, Lake St. Clair, Detroit, 1920s

Rum-runners drive alcohol exported from Canada over the frozen Detroit River. Date:  1929-12-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeastern Mich ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(vmc4647) Michigan Avenue, Skid Row, Detroit, 1953

A view of Michigan Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets, an area known at mid-century as part of Detroit's "Skid Row." Date:  1953-08-18 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 05/26/2021 - 07:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2915) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View, 1980

An aerial view of the riverfront, Detroit, Michigan. Shows moored boats and ice floes in the Detroit River. Date:  1980 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2009 - 09:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27961) Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPPSD), Headquarters, Detroit, 1970

An exterior view of the headquarters for the Detroit Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (BPPSD), located at 611 Continental. A banner on second story reads, "National Committee to Combat Fascism." Date:  1970-12-9 Physde ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 06:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32533) Justice for Janitors living wage rally, Local 79, Detroit MI, 1998

Local 79 J4J living wage rally versus Detroit Mayor Archer and Hart Plaza in 1998. Date:  1998-06-15 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Jim West (Demonstrating, Campaigning, and Organizing ...

Image - gstrassel - 05/28/2020 - 15:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33758) Prohibition, Speakeasies, Stork Club, Detroit, 1932

An interior view of the Stork Club, located at 47 Rowena Avenue. The establishment was frequented by Purple Gang members. Note: The mirror behind the bar has been destroyed in a gun fight. Date:  1932-06-20 Physdesc: ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 10:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments