Douglas DC-8 model, Washington Blvd, Detroit 1966

This authentic 1960s color photograph captures a fascinating street-level view of a Douglas DC-8 cutaway model displayed in a window at the corner of Washington Boulevard and State Street in Detroit, Michigan, in 1966. The large-scale travel agent model, sporting a classic white and blue United Air Lines livery, features a detailed interior view showing tiny passenger figures seated in rows, providing a glimpse into the glamour of mid-century air travel. Reflections in the shop window reveal the historic Detroit streetscape, including the Lincoln Building and several period automobiles parked along the curb. The “FOR LEASE” and “NO PARKING” signs visible in the background add a layer of urban realism to this snapshot of the Jet Age’s influence on the Motor City. This high-resolution scan beautifully preserves the intersection of commercial marketing and aviation history during the sixties. This digital download is an incredible piece of local history, perfect to print for yourself as vintage Michigan wall art.