Donald Calvert Helps David R. Byrd Exit Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1972
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1973
Caption:
A former underground railway tunnel for escaped slaves? That's what David Byrd of the Black Economic Development League (BEDL) says has been uncovered at the BEDL building site on Depot Street at the Broadway Bridge. The discovery was made while footings were being dug for the building which will be used for offices and spaces for classes in such subjects as photography, printing and drafting. Donald Calvert (left) of Calvert Brothers Construction Co. gives Byrd a helping hand after and inspection of the tunnel.
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1973
Caption:
A former underground railway tunnel for escaped slaves? That's what David Byrd of the Black Economic Development League (BEDL) says has been uncovered at the BEDL building site on Depot Street at the Broadway Bridge. The discovery was made while footings were being dug for the building which will be used for offices and spaces for classes in such subjects as photography, printing and drafting. Donald Calvert (left) of Calvert Brothers Construction Co. gives Byrd a helping hand after and inspection of the tunnel.
Copyright
Copyright Protected
David R. Byrd Examines Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1972
Copyright
Copyright Protected
David R. Byrd Exiting Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1972
Copyright
Copyright Protected
Slave Tunnel?
Parent Issue
Day
3
Month
November
Year
1972
Copyright
Copyright Protected
- Read more about Slave Tunnel?
- Log in or register to post comments
Old Brewery, Summit and 5th Ave., To Be Restored By Black Economic Development League, August 1972 Photographer: Eck Stanger
Year:
1972
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 20, 1972
Caption:
This 112-year-old building is scheduled for restoration by BEDL trainees.
Ann Arbor News, August 20, 1972
Caption:
This 112-year-old building is scheduled for restoration by BEDL trainees.
Copyright
Copyright Protected
Work Starts Tomorrow On Ambitious BEDL Project
Parent Issue
Day
20
Month
August
Year
1972
Copyright
Copyright Protected
- Read more about Work Starts Tomorrow On Ambitious BEDL Project
- Log in or register to post comments
Trainees On The Job
Parent Issue
Day
25
Month
August
Year
1972
Copyright
Copyright Protected
- Read more about Trainees On The Job
- Log in or register to post comments
Underground Brick Vault at 724 N. Fifth Ave. (Old Central Brewery) on the Underground Railroad, September 1973 Photographer: Cecil Lockard
Year:
1973
Copyright
Copyright Protected
Exterior of 724 N. Fifth Ave. (Old Central Brewery) on the Underground Railroad, September 1973 Photographer: Cecil Lockard
Year:
1973
Copyright
Copyright Protected
Exterior of 724 N. Fifth Ave. (Old Central Brewery) on the Underground Railroad, September 1973 Photographer: Cecil Lockard
Year:
1973
Copyright
Copyright Protected