Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

Item

Title

Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

Description

12th Street descends into chaos on the first day of the Civil Unrest of 1967. At rear, center, the Blind Pig, whose raid by police officers sparked the conflict, can be seen behind the Economy Printing sign. In the distance a photographer snaps pictures of the scene.

Creator

The Detroit News

Date

1967-07-23

Format

Photographic Print

Identifier

318

Publisher

Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University.

Relation

reformatted digital

Rights

When this material is shared, credit shall read: Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Source

Detroit News Photograph Collection (UAV002691)

Subject

Race riots--Michigan--Detroit--1960-1970 | Race riots | Crowds | Crowds--Michigan--Detroit--1960-1970

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