Historic Photos Of Detroit In The 50s 60s And 70s

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781618583925

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Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s by Anonim Pdf

In 1950 Detroit was the fifth most populous city in the United States with 1.8 million people living within its boundaries. Its downtown streets bustled with activity. Away from the city center, the neighborhoods were vibrant and active. By 1979, however, the Motor City had lost over one third of its residents. Factories, shops, and theaters closed down, businesses moved to the suburbs, neighborhoods began deteriorating, and crime was on the rise. Despite the city’s problems, the bonds of friendship and family along with memories of “the good old days” compelled some Detroiters to remain near their roots and continue life as usual in and around the city. Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s documents what a Metro Detroiter would have experienced through those decades, from the commonplace—like bad traffic and bad weather—to the historic—like a visit from John F. Kennedy and a baseball world championship. In this companion volume to Historic Photos of Detroit, Mary J. Wallace gives readers an inside look at the ups and downs of one of the most interesting and relevant cities of the twentieth century.

Author : Mary J. Wallace
Publisher : Turner
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
ISBN : 1596528001

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Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s by Mary J. Wallace Pdf

The 1950s, 60s, and 70s saw some of the most defining moments in our nation's history, and Detroit remained at the forefront during these decades of change. A companion book to Historic Photos of Detroit, Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s follows life, government, and events throughout Motor City's history, from its booming population, pro-sports reputation, and thriving automobile industry in the 50s; to the birth of Motown Records and the Detroit riot in the 60s; to a declining population, oil crisis, and expanding music scene in the 70s. This book illustrates the participants, riots, triumphs, and tragedies of this period through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs, published in striking black and white.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781618586230

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Historic Photos of Detroit by Anonim Pdf

Detroit is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From its birth to the present, Detroit has consistently built and reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes, Detroit has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens. Historic Photos of Detroit captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From Detroit as pioneer of the motor vehicle to becoming the main hub for World War munitions, Historic Photos of Detroit follows life, government, education, and events throughout the city’s history. This volume captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people building a unique and prosperous city. Looking for more history of Detroit? Check out the companion title Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Author : Mary J. Wallace
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Boston (Mass.)
ISBN : 9781596523128

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Historic Photos of Detroit by Mary J. Wallace Pdf

From the Underground Railroad to the Model T, the Cultural Center to Motown, Historic Photos of Detroit is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ""the Motor City"" in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Detroit and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Detroit!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781618583918

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Historic Photos of Denver in the 50s, 60s, and 70s by Anonim Pdf

In the decades after World War II, the Mile High City traded its cowtown image for the glitter of skyscrapers, big-league sports teams, Interstate highways, and urbanity. As the Urban Renewal wrecking ball erased the city’s old skin and displaced some residents familiar with it, a new facade attracted Americans from far and wide in search of a Rocky Mountain way of life. Servicemen returning from the war came to build new businesses, and the next generation came just for the experience. The city could still take pride in the Brown Palace Hotel, the Daniels & Fisher Tower, the gold-domed State Capitol, and other emblems of its gold rush past, but its confidence in the future would give rise to ten new skyscrapers in one decade alone. How Denver reinvented itself and came to have the appearance it displays today is a subject of more than passing interest. In Historic Photos of Denver in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, nearly 200 images reproduced in vivid black-and-white, with captions and introductions, tell a story familiar to the citizens of Denver who lived and reminisce about it and one that will fascinate newcomers curious to know more.

Author : Cheri Y. Gay
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781910904060

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Detroit Then and Now® by Cheri Y. Gay Pdf

Founded in 1701 by Antoine de le Mothe Cadillac as a trading post and fort, Detroit had a turbulent early history. Captured by the British in 1760, ceded to the United States in 1783, and destroyed by fire in 1805, Detroit nevertheless prospered throughout the nineteenth century because of its strategic position. The twentieth century saw the rise and demise of the auto industry and despite the city’s troubled recent past, a new Detroit is rising to meet the economic challenges of the twenty-first century. This book is a fascinating document of history and change in one of the United States’ most important cities.Sites include: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Waterfront, Campus Martius, Jefferson Avenue, Cadillac Square, Capitol Park, J.L. Hudson Company, City Hall, Wayne County Building, Grand Circus Park, Michigan Theater, Capitol Theater, Fox Theatre, YMCA Building, Detroit Athletic Club, Eastern Market, Elmwood Cemetery, Belle Isle Casino, Scott Fountain, Palmer Park, Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Cass Tech, Tiger Stadium, Wagner Baking Co., Michigan Central Railroad, Ambassador Bridge, Orchestra Hall, Piety Hill, Detroit Public Library, the General Motors Building and much more.

Author : Dan Austin
Publisher : Lost
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 1609498283

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Forgotten Landmarks of Detroit by Dan Austin Pdf

Step Inside a Detroit You've Never Seen. The Motor City. The City on the Strait. The Arsenal of Democracy. Detroit is the city that put the world on wheels. Once the fourth largest in the country, its streets were filled with bustling crowds and lined with breathtaking landmarks. Over the years, many of Detroit's most beautiful buildings-packed with marble, ornate metalwork, painted ceilings and glitz and glamour-have been reduced to dust. From the hallowed halls of Old City Hall to the floating majesty of steamships to the birthplace of the automotive industry, Dan Austin, author of Lost Detroit and creator of HistoricDetroit.org, recaptures stories and memories of a forgotten Detroit, giving readers a glimpse into some of the most stunning buildings this city has ever known. Book jacket.

Author : Paul Vachon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738560871

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Forgotten Detroit by Paul Vachon Pdf

Detroiters know their history well. Founded in 1701 by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the city subsisted on a variety of industries: fur trading, stove building, and, of course, the automobile. Names such as Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh resonate in Detroiters' common memory. Detroit's meteoric rise during the 20th century established the city as an influential leader in commerce, culture, and religion. This growth spawned the development of numerous businesses, organizations, and institutions, many now forgotten. Albert Kahn left his indelible mark. Mary Chase Stratton created a new art form. And Henry Ford II changed the course of his family legacy. Forgotten Detroit delves into the wellspring of history to retell some of these lesser-known stories within Detroit's rich heritage.

Author : Michael Hauser,Marianne Weldon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0738560650

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Hudson's: Detroit's Legendary Department Store by Michael Hauser,Marianne Weldon Pdf

Author : Amy Elliott Bragg
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781614233459

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Hidden History of Detroit by Amy Elliott Bragg Pdf

“Engaging” stories of what the Motor City was like before the invention of the motor, with photos and illustrations (Detroit Metro-Times). Long before it became the twentieth-century automotive capital, Detroit was a muddy port town full of grog shops, horse races, haphazard cemeteries, and enterprising bootstrappers from all over the world. In this lively book you’ll discover the city’s forgotten history and meet a variety of unforgettable characters—the argumentative French fugitive who founded the city; the tobacco magnate who haunts his shuttered factory; the gambler prankster millionaire who built a monument to himself; the governor who brought his scholarly library with him on canoe expeditions; and the historians who helped create the story of Detroit as we know it: one of the oldest, rowdiest, and most enigmatic cities in the Midwest.

Author : Dan Austin
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625842374

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Lost Detroit by Dan Austin Pdf

Stories and photographs celebrating the city’s history through its abandoned architectural landmarks. Lost Detroit tells the stories behind twelve of the city’s most beautiful left-behind landmarks and of the people who occupied them, from the day they opened to the day they closed. While these buildings might stand as ghosts of the past today, their stories live on within these pages. This book brings you the memories of those who caught trains out of the majestic Michigan Central Station, necked with girlfriends in the balcony of the palatial Michigan Theatre, danced the night away at the Vanity Ballroom, and kicked out the jams at the Grande Ballroom. Filled with stunning and often moving photographs, it’s a treasure for history and architecture buffs, as well as for native Detroiters. “A fascinating journey.” —John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press architecture critic, from the Foreword

Author : Kyle Brooky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 1634991184

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Abandoned Detroit by Kyle Brooky Pdf

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Author : Robert Wimmer
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0738519464

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Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium by Robert Wimmer Pdf

For over a half century Olympia Stadium was THE entertainment venue in Detroit. Almost every major sports and entertainment event was played there. The major tenant was the Detroit Red Wings. Most of the major touring ice shows also skated at the Olympia; great entertainers such as Elvis, the Beatles, KISS, Isaac Hayes, Alice Cooper, Lawrence Welk, John Denver, the Lone Ranger, and the Globetrotters stopped by to perform. In Remembering Detroit's Olympia Stadium, the author leads the reader on a fascinating journey, through the use of over 200 historic photographs, allowing us a glimpse into that building on Grand River and McGraw that was a second home to many. This volume also features the people behind the scenes who made the popcorn, cleaned the ice, sold drinks and food; took your tickets; saw you to your seats. The media, which reported the events on radio, TV, and in the newspapers, and the Red Wing Alumni who have been skating for over 40 years in old timers games rising money for charities, are all part of this celebration of Detroit's history.

Author : Susan Marks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1596527919

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Historic Photos of Minneapolis in the 50s, 60s, and 70s by Susan Marks Pdf

Author : Karin Risko
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467135672

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A History Lover's Guide to Detroit by Karin Risko Pdf

Detroit's auto heritage is known worldwide, but this fascinating city's history runs much deeper. Step inside the tiny recording studio where Berry Gordy, a young entrepreneur who faced tremendous prejudice, created a music empire that broke down racial barriers. Tour Art Deco masterpieces so spectacular they're called "cathedrals" to commerce and finance. Walk in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Cobo Hall, where he first delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. Join Karin Risko for an intimate tour of the city that put the world on wheels and discover an amazing history of innovation, philanthropy, social justice and culture.