Chronicling the Motor City’s days gone past through vintage and historical photos and other Detroit related ephemeraOld Detroit - Vintage Photos of The Motor CityTumblr (3.0; @olddetroit)https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/The first people mover train car is placed on its tracks.  June...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m99ph2BA0H1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The first people mover train car is placed on its tracks.  June 19, 1985</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/53368030675https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/53368030675Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:04:30 -0400The construction site of the Renaissance Center.  1974<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m99p99QPA21qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The construction site of the Renaissance Center.  1974</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/36074476126https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/36074476126Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:05:33 -0500detroitRenaissance CenterconstructionArchitecturebuildings1970s1974Corner of Woodward Avenue and Kirby, 1966. Taken from the...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcb1z5m6AL1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Corner of Woodward Avenue and Kirby, 1966.</p> <p>Taken from the Detroit Historical Museum with view of Detroit Institute of Arts, Horace H. Rackham Building, and Maccabee’s Building.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34192977330https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34192977330Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:12:13 -0400woodward avenuedetroit19661960sThe Supremes pose for a photo in a parking lot in Detroit, 1966.<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcb14kNLXf1qhqxuso1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Supremes pose for a photo in a parking lot in Detroit, 1966.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34142919759https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34142919759Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:43:49 -0400motownthe supremesdiana rossdetroit19661960scelebrityDetroit Tigers Yearbook, 1964 edition.  <img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcb0me7Bfm1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Detroit Tigers Yearbook, 1964 edition.  </p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34137414839https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34137414839Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:13:54 -0400detroit tigersyearbook19641960svintagebaseballDavid Stott Building. Detroit, MI. 1964<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcb053sM5t1qhqxuso1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>David Stott Building. Detroit, MI. 1964</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34131764091https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34131764091Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:07:16 -0400David Stott BuildingDetroitHudson's1960s1964architecturebuildingsEngraved print showing city life in Detroit, along Woodward...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcaz9dGRwd1qhqxuso1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Engraved print showing city life in Detroit, along Woodward Avenue.  Circa late 19th century.</p> <p>From <em>Peculiarities of American Cities</em>, by Willard Glazier. 1883.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34126407824https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/34126407824Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:46:36 -0400engraving19th Centurywoodward avenueDetroitKirk Gibson and the Tigers win the World Series in 1984.   Front...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqersu8uAl1qhqxuso1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kirk Gibson and the Tigers win the World Series in 1984.  </p> <p>Front page of the Detroit Free Press.  </p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33201059745https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33201059745Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:56:50 -04001980s1984baseballdetroitdetroit tigerskirk gibsonmlbworld seriesdetroit free pressThe Grand Ballroom at the Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbl4mqg7cc1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Grand Ballroom at the Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit. Circa 1920s.</p> <p>When it opened in 1924, the Book Cadillac was the tallest building in Detroit and the tallest hotel in the world</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33196390155https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33196390155Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:49:57 -0400renaissance revivallouis kamperballroomBook-Cadillacdetroit1920s1924historic buildingThe 1940 Detroit News Soap Box Derby in Rouge Park.<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maxdyvyBL11qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The 1940 Detroit News Soap Box Derby in Rouge Park.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33191906111https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/33191906111Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:00:12 -0400soap box derbyrouge parkdetroitdetroit news19401940sA 1958 print advertisement for the Detroit Sheraton-Cadillac...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbbx6f7GNx1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A 1958 print advertisement for the Detroit Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel (now the Westin Book-Cadillac).  </p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32815178407https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32815178407Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:33:51 -0400detroitbook-cadillacvintage ad1950s1958designsheratonAerial photo of the Detroit Public Library with the Belcrest...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbbqgoRi7T1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Aerial photo of the Detroit Public Library with the Belcrest Apartments (then a hotel) and Fisher Building in the background.  Circa early 1940s.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32811337681https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32811337681Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:13:20 -0400detroit public librarydetroitlibraryaerial photo1940sPhoto of the Detroit Club, circa early 1900s. Located at 712...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbbpnphNo41qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Photo of the Detroit Club, circa early 1900s.</p> <p>Located at 712 Cass Ave, this Romanesque Revival building was built for use as a private social club. Serving as a meeting place for the country’s elite, numerous historical deals and events have taken place within its walls.  In 2005, the sandstone and limestone facade was completely restored.  The building looks remarkably similar today on <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/YZbP6" target="_blank">Google Maps</a>.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32808287133https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32808287133Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:02:08 -0400detroit clubromanesque revivaldetroitsocial club1900scass avenueTiger Stadium fisheye aerial view, circa 1960s. On this day in...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0r6sO2FL1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tiger Stadium fisheye aerial view, circa 1960s.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.  </p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32439783066https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32439783066Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:35:36 -0400tiger stadiumdetroit tigersdetroitfisheyeaerial photo1960s“Opera Under the Stars” at Navin Field (Tiger Stadium)....<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0usfPl6F1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Opera Under the Stars” at Navin Field (Tiger Stadium).  1930s.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32438442880https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32438442880Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:11:06 -0400operatiger stadiumdetroit1930s1935The grounds crew marking the lines for a Lions game at Tiger...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0ulazCot1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The grounds crew marking the lines for a Lions game at Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium), 1938.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32436957871https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32436957871Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:48:17 -0400detroit lionstiger stadiumgroundskeeper1930s1938Night time view of the diamond at Tiger Stadium (then Briggs...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0suxMX2P1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Night time view of the diamond at Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium), circa 1950s.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32435311136https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32435311136Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:22:51 -04001950sdetroitdetroit tigerstiger stadiumstadium lightingGreat aerial view of Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium) chalked...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0szvQG1g1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Great aerial view of Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium) chalked up for a Lions game. Circa 1950s.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32433611792https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32433611792Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:00:08 -0400tiger stadiumdetroit lionsaerial photodetroit1950sTigers vs Rangers.  May 10, 1975. On this day in 1999, the final...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0vcm1RkY1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tigers vs Rangers.  May 10, 1975.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32431805596https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32431805596Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:38:47 -0400tiger stadium1970s1975detroit tigersdetroitFans line up at the Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium) box...<img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb0wmsLeEz1qhqxuso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fans line up at the Tiger Stadium (then Briggs Stadium) box office to buy tickets for the 1951 MLB All-Star game hosted in Detroit.</p> <p>On this day in 1999, the final game at Tiger Stadium was played.</p>https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32430017964https://olddetroit.tumblr.com/post/32430017964Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:11:11 -0400tiger stadium1950s1951all-star gamebox office