Woodward Avenue, Detroit 1961
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This authentic 1960s color photograph captures a significant moment in the architectural evolution of Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit, Michigan, in 1961. On the left stands the stark, white gridded facade of The Qube building (then the National Bank of Detroit), a prime example of mid-century modernism. In contrast, the center of the frame features the dark, weathered Majestic Building, which was demolished just one year after this photo was taken in 1962 to make way for the First Federal building. The street is bustling with period traffic, including a yellow taxi, a red and white sedan, and several other classic early sixties automobiles. Tall, ornate streetlamps with white globe lights line the brick-paved sidewalk, while the Penobscot Building towers in the distant background. This high-resolution scan documents the final days of one of Detroit’s historic skyscrapers alongside the rising modern skyline. 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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