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(45818) Detroit Incinerator: We Say No

A poster on the back of an anti-incinerator publication proclaims: "Detroit Incinerator: We Say No!" From the Thomas Stephens Papers. Date:  undated Physdesc:  Poster (Detroit trash incinerator, Detroit--soci ...

Image - mcourtney - 06/27/2023 - 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 ...

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

(11729) Portrait, Anthony J. "Tony" Spina, Gold Cup Race, Detroit, 1970

The back of Roy Duby at the wheel of the boat with Tony Spina sitting in front of boat preparing to photograph Duby during the Gold Cup Race Trials, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1970 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 04/27/2010 - 13:52 - 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

(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

(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

(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

(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