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(11474) Mandela, Young, Keith, Bieber, Wonder, Detroit, Michigan, 1990

Nelson Mandela stands on the dais during his visit to Detroit, Michigan. Left to right: UAW president Owen Bieber, Judge Damon Keith, Mayor Coleman Young, Stevie Wonder, Nelson Mandela, and Winnie Mandela. Date:  June 1990 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/18/2014 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28542) John Knight, Detroit Free Press, 1981

John S. Knight, publisher and owner of the Detroit Free Press, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Free Press, May 5, 1981. The Free Press building was declared a Historic Site on the same day. Date:  1981 Physdesc:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 07/27/2012 - 11:57 - 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 ...

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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 ...

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(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 ...

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(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 ...

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(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 ...

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(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

(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 ...

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(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 ...

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