Digital Collection
2009.019.312

Print, Photographic

Black and white photographic print of an aerial shot of Corktown, taken facing west just southeast of where Michigan Avenue crosses the John C. Lodge Freeway. West Lafayette Boulevard, Howard Street, and Abbot Street extend from the bottom of the frame. Cars line the streets and fill the lots east of the Lodge. Across the Lodge, the Office of the Attorney General is under construction. Other visible landmarks include Most Holy Trinity Church, Dean Savage Memorial Park, a portion of Tiger Stadium at the right edge of frame, and Michigan Central Station in the distance. "City of Detroit Photo, Dept. Report & Information, 1008 City County Bldg. Detroit, Michigan 48226" stamped on verso. "M 1448-1" written underneath.

Date
c. 1965
Collection
Print Size
8 x 10
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