Washington Blvd from State Street, Detroit 1980
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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 1980s color photograph offers a perspective looking south down Washington Boulevard from the intersection of State Street in Detroit, Michigan, in 1980. The wide thoroughfare is lined with its signature ornate golden lampposts and a manicured green median, while several mid-century automobiles are parked and driving along the street. On the left, the brick facade of the Hotel Statler is visible, and in the distance, the prominent rooftop sign for the Hotel Wolverine rises above the skyline. The image captures a mix of architectural eras, including the Art Deco David Stott Building in the far background. This high-resolution scan beautifully documents the character and scale of one of the city’s most prestigious avenues during the early eighties. This digital download is an incredible piece of local 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.
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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