Bison at Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak 1957
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Instant royalty-free digital download. No watermark. You will receive a JPG image of between 3000 and 4000 pixels on the longest side. Perfect for prints, books, media, creative projects, and more. The download link will appear in the checkout after successful purchase.
This authentic 1950s color photograph captures a large herd of American bison at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan, in 1957. The image shows over a dozen bison, including several young calves, resting on the tiered, rocky ground of their enclosure. In the background, a crowd of zoo visitors in mid-century summer attire—including men in white short-sleeved shirts and women in full-skirted dresses—watch the animals from behind a perimeter fence. Lush green trees provide a natural canopy over the spectator walkway, while the bright afternoon sun highlights the thick, brown coats of the buffalo. This high-resolution scan beautifully documents the public’s enduring fascination with Western wildlife at one of America’s landmark zoological parks. This digital download is an incredible historical record of Detroit history, perfect to print for yourself as vintage Michigan wall art.
About Retro Stock Photography
Retro Stock Photography specializes in genuine vintage color photographs from the 1950s through the 1990s, all available as royalty-free instant downloads. Our photos are popular for editorial features, books, magazines, websites, documentaries, advertising, social media, local history projects, creative design, and as unique gifts when printed.
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