Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print of a diorama depicting Detroit under American occupation in 1796; the diorama was displayed in window number 5 at The J.L. Hudson Company department store in 1951. Signage in the right window foreground reads, "Detroit Historama, Detroit Under the American Flag, 1796, Under treaty terms following the American Revolution, territories of the West including Detroit, were to become American. The British felt sure that the Colonies could not keep their independence and through they could regain rule. During this time, General 'Mad Anthony' Wayne was on the march taking possession of the territory in the name of America. The British quietly supplied the Indians with food, material and support, but Wayne's continual victories served to undermine these relations until the Fort Miami victory broke the Indian spirit. In 1796, the American forces actually occupied Detroit under Colonel Hamtramck, and the Stars and Stripes first flew over the territory." Also, signage in the window's central foreground reads, "You are cordially invited to see 'Detroit Historama's display of many exhibits and merchandise of 250 years, July 23 through August 2, 12th Floor Auditorium, No Admission Charge." The photographic sequence number and the date are printed on the bottom of the verso, "25246-5x; 7-25-51."
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