45 vintage photos documenting holiday celebrations in Detroit through the years

By on Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 5:51 pm

These photos show the heyday of shopping in Detroit, when a trip to J.L. Hudson Department Store was an event that you got dressed up for in your best outfit.

All photos used courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University/Virtual Motor City collection.

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45 vintage photos documenting holiday celebrations in Detroit through the years
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Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. (1981) Clowns hold tethers for a giant nutcracker balloon in Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade. All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. (1981)

Clowns hold tethers for a giant nutcracker balloon in Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University
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Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. (1981) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. (1981)



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Farmer killing turkey. All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Farmer killing turkey.



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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J. L. Hudson Company. (1939) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

J. L. Hudson Company. (1939)



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Postal service, Detroit. Mailing Christmas Packages. (1942) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Postal service, Detroit. Mailing Christmas Packages. (1942)



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Delivering Christmas gifts. (1955) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Delivering Christmas gifts. (1955)



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Thanksgiving scenes. (1938) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Thanksgiving scenes. (1938)



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Mrs. Mel Farr, wife of Detroit Lions football player, and sons making Christmas cookies. (1969) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Mrs. Mel Farr, wife of Detroit Lions football player, and sons making Christmas cookies. (1969)



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Thanksgiving scenes, Sarah Fisher Home for Orphans. All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Thanksgiving scenes, Sarah Fisher Home for Orphans.



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Thanksgiving scenes. (1912) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Thanksgiving scenes. (1912)



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Children in toy store. All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Children in toy store.



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Christmas shoppers in store. (1933) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Christmas shoppers in store. (1933)



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Christmas shopping. (1952) All photos courtesy of Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University

Christmas shopping. (1952)



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