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(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(9524) (1671) Celebrations, Fireworks, International Freedom Festival, Detroit

Fireworks explode over the Detroit River during the International Freedom Festival. The lights on the Ambassador Bridge can be seen in the background. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 09:14 - 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

(28889) Robert Frost, University of Detroit, 1962

Robert Frost speaks at the University of Detroit. Date:  1962-11-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/23/2012 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27989) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

Malcolm X (formerly Malcolm Little) speaks to a reporter from the Detroit News regarding the Nation of Islam's national protest meeting that is to be held at Olympia Stadium the next day. Date:  1962-06-09 Physdesc:  ...

Image - eclemens - 02/06/2013 - 17:25 - 0 comments - 3 attachments