Black Bear 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 colour photograph captures a candid moment of an American black bear at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan, in 1957. The bear is seen sitting upright in a relaxed, almost human-like pose on the zoo’s famous simulated limestone rock formations. The bright daylight highlights the texture of its dark fur and the details of the enclosure’s mid-century zoological design, which was pioneered by the Detroit Zoo to provide more naturalistic, bar-less habitats. In the background, the soft shadows and grey tones of the artificial boulders provide a stark contrast to the bear’s heavy silhouette. This high-resolution scan serves as a charming historical record of one of Michigan’s most popular family destinations during the post-war era. This digital download is an incredible piece of Detroit history, perfect to print for yourself as vintage nature 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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