Woodward Avenue, Detroit 1961
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This authentic 1960s color photograph captures the festive spirit of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, in 1961. The image features a black convertible parade car decorated with green and white fringe, carrying performers including a man in a sombrero playing a guitar. The car prominently displays the name “PAT MILLIKEN” along its side as it navigates the intersection. Large crowds of spectators in period overcoats and hats line the sidewalks to watch the procession. The background showcases historic commercial architecture, including Parklane Hosiery at 1275 Woodward and Lady Orva Fifth Avenue at 1281 Woodward, along with various “General Finance Loans” signage. While the tenants have changed over the decades, these buildings remain a part of Detroit’s iconic Woodward Avenue streetscape. This high-resolution scan provides a vibrant look at mid-century civic life and downtown retail history. 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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