Detroit (Mich.). Fire Dept.

Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material

drice — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:06:29 -0400

The Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material consists of numerous photographs, the majority of which were taken during his time in office. These photographs cover events such as the 1968 Olympic Bid, visits from Lyndon B. Johnson, aftermath of the 1967 unrest, and Mayor Cavanagh with various prominent Detroit business people, union members, and politicians. Also included in the collection is memorabilia from his 1966 Senate campaign, 1968 Olympic information, and other various memorabilia during his time in office.

William Hanna Photographs

drice — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:11:03 -0500

William Hanna worked for the city of Detroit. During the course of the
work day and on his free time, Hanna would capture events in the city
that he personally found interesting or of importance. The photographs
in his collection consist of black and white snapshots of the building
of the Fort St. County Building and the changing river front and color
snapshots of buildings, streets, and people during the civil unrest in
Detroit in 1967.

Exhibit Announcement: Tony Spina Photographs from the 1967 Civil Unrest

eclemens — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:18:44 -0400

Visit the Reuther Library's Woodcock Wing gallery now through winter 2017 for an exhibition of previously unpublished photographs of Detroit's 1967 Civil Unrest by preeminent photojournalist, Tony Spina. read more »

The Civil Unrest of 1967

eclemens — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:43:38 -0400

Despite a century of progressive innovation in Detroit, it is a sad reality that the events of July 23-27, 1967 are among the city’s defining moments. The five-day period of civil unrest and extreme chaos caused physical damage to the city and emotional trauma to its people. Decades later, the aftereffects of the damage and trauma linger on.

The violence was not totally unexpected. Rumors of an uprising had been swirling throughout the city for the better part of the summer. Radicalism was on the rise, and talk of self-determination and separatism read more »

(25991) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Fire Department, Michigan, Trumbull, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:28:53 -0400

Members of the Detroit Fire Department brace themselves as they fight fires at two buildings on Michigan Avenue at Trumbull.

(25994) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, West Side, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:33:13 -0400

Firefighters battle a blaze set during the civil unrest of 1967 at Grand River and Myrtle on Detroit's West Side.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26019) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Detroit Fire Department, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:49:07 -0400

National Guardsmen patrol the area around Linwood and Chicago on Detroit's West Side during the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26021) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:49:07 -0400

National Guardsmen watch for snipers as members of the Detroit Fire Department battle a fire during the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26028) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, Arson, 1967

pneirink — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:08:37 -0400

National Guard protects firemen against snipers near 12th and Hazelwood on Detroit's West SIde during the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26051) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, East Side, 1967

eclemens — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:20:21 -0400

Firefighters battle a blaze at a furniture store at Bellevue and Mack on Detroit's East side during the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26083) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Fire Department, Mack Avenue, 1967

eclemens — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:28:53 -0400

Members of the Detroit Fire Department put out a fire at Neisner's store on Detroit's East Side, Bellevue at Mack.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26467) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Grand River, 1967

eclemens — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:45:02 -0400

Bird's-eye view of smoke rising from an area along Grand River as Detroit Firefighters try to put out blazes and hose down buildings to prevent the flames from spreading.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26468) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Grand River, Warren, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:33:30 -0400

A birds-eye view of the area surrounding Warren and Grand River on Detroit's West Side as it is consumed by fires set during the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(26473) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:30:12 -0400

Buildings along 12th Street are consumed by fire during the first day of the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.

(27049) Funeral Procession, Albert Booth, Jr. 1963

eclemens — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 12:20:09 -0500

Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh leads the funeral procession for Albert J. Booth, Jr., a member of the Detroit Fire Department who was killed by a speeding motorist during a fire call on November 10, 1963.

(34305) Ethnic Communities, Belgian, Our Lady Of Sorrows, 1963

eclemens — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:05:56 -0400

Members of the Detroit Fire Department carry the crucifix out of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church after they were unable to stop a fire from destroying the building. The fire started at, and also destroyed, the Briggs Manufacturing Plant directly adjacent to the church. The church was located at Meldrum & Benson on Detroit's east side.

(35786) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Firefighters attempt to put out a fire in a block of retail buildings during the 1967 civil unrest. Add address. M & F Records is one of the businesses in view.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35787) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Media, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A television camera crew, escorted by a member of the military, leave the scene of a massive fire during the 1967 civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35789) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Firefighters put down flames as Detroit Policemen look out for snipers.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35821) Riots, Rebellions, Fires, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:42:28 -0400

Firefighters put out small piles of burning trash on 12th street during the first day of the Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(77239_5) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:30:12 -0400

Police officers stand in middle of 12th Street and LaSalle as firefighters attempt to extinguish a building fire in background, with church (St. Agnes) in foreground, during the first day of the civil unrest of 1967.

Courtesy Detroit News Collection.