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In the 1950s Jewish settlement patterns changed from the northwest suburb of Detroit into Jewish spaces. In 1958, one-fifth of all Detroit Jews lived in Oak Park and Huntington Woods. But, some left for the suburbs with a sense of defeat.
The gang was led by brothers Abe, Joe, Raymond, and Izzy Bernstein, [8] who had moved to Detroit from New York City. [9] While in Detroit casino operator Lincoln Fitzgerald was a gambler and he became associated with the Detroit Purple Gang. [10] In 1976 Fitzgerald opened a 16 story casino which he named Fitzgeralds Casino & Hotel. [11]
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Mumford's architectural profile featured imported powder blue limestone block and exquisite Art Deco styling similar to other Detroit high schools. During much of the 1950s and early 1960s, Mumford High served a predominantly Jewish student population. The original building was demolished during the summer of 2012. [6]
The Detroit Free Press called the removal "the greatest mass evictions in Detroit's history." [85] Groundbreaking on the Douglass Project occurred on May 5 with Mayor Cobo turning the first shovel. [86] February 2 - Ford Motor put 15,000 workers at its Rouge plant on a six-day work week to meet increased demand for its products. [87]
The city of Detroit sent photographers out to document structures. The photographs are now housed in the Burton Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library. [16] [15] [6] By 1950, 423 residences, 109 businesses, 22 manufacturing plants, and 93 vacant lots had been condemned for the freeway project. [4]
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