Image
Vacant lot between 1331 and 1349 E. Larned
Description:
Billboard covers most of width of empty lot between 1331 and 1349 E. Larned, parcel 14, in the area bounded by Hastings/Dequindre/Larned/Congress, site 3-S-1. Viewed at an angle across street. Both houses visible. Cars parked by curbs. Billboard shows girl and electric stove/oven, and reads: "Look, mom! One finger! Automatic Gibson pushbutton electric cooking. The Hot 'n' Kold shops in your neighborhood." Handwritten on front: "Par. 14, vac. lot bet. 1331 & 41 Larned, 9-27-51."
Details
Resource ID:
bh003475
Date Issued:
1951-09-27
Format:
1 photographic print ; 4 x 5 in.
Filing Location:
MS/Detroit. Corporation Counsel. Real Estate Div., Box 21
Note (Content):
Part of a collection that contains condemnation files, photographs, blueprints and descriptions of slum clearance housing parcels for the City of Detroit. Of particular note are areas which included the neighborhoods known as Paradise Valley, Black Bottom, Corktown and the Jeffries Housing Project.
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.