Washington Blvd, Detroit 1951
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This authentic 1950s color photograph captures a detailed view of Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit, Michigan, in 1951. Prominently featured on the right is the bronze Christopher Columbus statue by Augusto Rivalta, which occupied this specific site from 1910 until 1987. Following its time at this location, the monument was restored in 1988 and moved to the corner of Jefferson and Randolph. The scene looks south down the boulevard, framed by towering blue and orange ceremonial banners and the historic Statler Hotel. Ornate multi-globe streetlamps and a line of parked classic 1950s automobiles, including heavy chrome-grilled sedans, emphasize the city’s mid-century prosperity. This high-resolution scan provides a rare look at the original placement of one of the city’s significant public monuments within the “Paris of the West” streetscape. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.
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.
All of our images are scanned directly from original slides and negatives, preserving their authenticity, detail, and character. And because we own the original photographs and copyrights, all of our collection is exclusive to us and not available elsewhere.
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