Comments: IT'S GREAT! How about watching the Tigers and Lions at Briggs Stadium, Saturday afternoon wrestling on channel 7 (at the studio) or at Olympia, "Leapin' Larry Chene," "Dick the Bruiser," "Haystack Calhoun," The Capuchin Fathers "Soup Bowl." Catholic football league city championship game at the University of Detroit football stadium (outside). The "Goodfellows Game" Catholic school vs. Public school City football Championship at Briggs stadium, again outside. Cancelled in 1964 the day Kennedy was assinated I remember playing high school football in a leather helmet at University of Detroit football stadium, remember that...electric street cars on Chene street that went allllll the way downtown. 8 Mile wasn't a movie it was the "country.".A&W Root Beer, ever drink their "swamp water"? (A&W root beer+orange drink topped with hamburger dills -- almost better then a martini.) It's been great reminiscing.
Kathy JendzaSaint Clair Shores MI
Lincoln
Comments: Helps me remember tons of things and names that I thought I forgot.
Penny JenningsSanta Monica CA
Comments: I was born in Henry Ford Hospital in 1957. My dad painted the mural of the Hudson River in the restaurant at the top of Hudson's Department store. Jennings Hospital was named after my grandfather who was Henry Ford's personal physician. All of my family, on both my mom and dad's side, where born in Detroit! I haven't been back since I was 12 but it still holds a special place in my heart. My dad also designed several water fountains sculptures that were at Eastland Mall.
Bob Johnson Roseville, MI
Denby 1973
Comments: This is so cool!
I remember a lot of the things mentioned here. The Harper Theater (now Harpos), Big Boys just down the block from the theater, Cunningham Drug Stores, working at Great Scott! on Harper at Barrett, the Cabana Cafe, the Bel Air Drive-in, the bowling alleys Chandler Park and Ritters. There is so much more and they were mostly good memories. This is a great site! Thanks for the memories for sure.
D. Johnson Canton OH
Western 1954
Comments: The Big bands that performed at Jefferson Beach Marina and also Walled Lake Casino. We went to dances at these two places all the time. I also remember our prom night at Lovett Hall in Greenfield Village, and the short lived car called the Henry J.
Eric JohnsonPhoenix AZ
Cody 1982
Comments: Like the site...brings back memories.
Johnny 5Las Vegas NV
Denby 1980
Comments: I remember what I thought was an actual holday/event called "Devil's Night." I relocated and asked about Devil's Night and nobody knew what I was talking about. The other thing I remember, but try to forget is Detroit sized Rats (rodents) being cat-sized. Don't get me wrong here -- I still have good memories including listening to WWWW (W4) when they played AOR (rock & roll) and listening to AM radio CKLW with Byron McGregor doing his original broadcast of "The Americans" and hearing my own name and voice giving an eyewitness report on "CKLW 20-20 NEWS" Metro Beach, Angel Park and hearing Hydroplanes on Detroit River while at school at Whitney Young (Field) near Belle Isle.
Fred Jorgensen Grosse Pointe Park MI
Alhambra (Phoenix AZ) 1970
(also attended Warren Lincoln)
Comments: Lots of great historic information that brought back fond memories. Will be back often to look
Comments: Tri Hi on Kelly Rd. -- loved their cherry phosphates. Jefferson Beach, St. Clair Beach, and who could forget the Notre Dame dances. I remember when we camped out at Kelly Woods, now known as Eastland. 7 mile and Gratiot was where to shop, before Eastland, or the streetcar downtown and eating at Greenfields. Aldo's was the best pizza
in town.
Mike KapustinSnohomish WA
Wilbur Wright 1956
Comments: Just received it [the link] a few days ago - have not completed it, but what i've seen is GREAT, especially the amusement park material. During the 50s, I made it to ALL of them. Looking forward to going through all of your material. You've done a super job!
Sally KirkSalt Lake City UT
Dominican 1957
Comments: So many wonderful memories of my birthplace. Born at Eastside General Hospital in 1940.
Howard KlopBath ME
Nativity 1971
Comments: I like the website. I worked downtown from 1975-82. Bob-Lo, Harper and Henry Ford. Used to be a terrific place!
Cynthia (Hoppe) & Dave Kozlowski
Sterling Heights
Immaculata 1963 and
Catholic Central 1963
Comments: Always loved getting "dressed up" to go downtown and see a first run movie. Also, at Christmas time there was something magical about the animated windows outside Hudson's (which will ALWAYS be its name). Progress and technology are good things, but the "good old days" will always be the best! Great website, too. Thank you.
Diane Kalinowski Sanford MI
St. Andrew 1969
Comments: A great walk down memory lane. I don't remember Berlins though. Are you the Eileen Glick from Robot Printing?
Eileen: Nope, that wouldn't be me since I now live in Arizona. Believe it or not, there are about half-dozen Eileen Glick's around the U.S. -- and I think
two of them are in Michigan!
Lori L. Kariott Franklin TN
Garden City West 1975
Comments: MEMORIES,AAHHH!!!
Judy Katz Los Angeles CA
Livonia Bentley 1970
Comments: All the above, plus the limbo contests with Poopdeck Paul, WKNR and much more!
Tony Katopodis White Lake MI
Mackenzie 1969
Comments: The huge "Gas is Best tower/tank at Scoolcraft and Schaeffer area, near the DSR bus yard. With big red lighted letters that read "Gas is Best!" We could never get lost in our neighborhood. I have pictures of my family in our yard at Hartwell and Grand River with the tank in the background.
Janice Kaya Plymouth MI
Franklin 1966
Comments: Eileen - did you have any relatives who lived in Canton or Plymouth? I grew up with Jack Trombley before he went to Viet Nam. He was a wonderful friend if you are related you can consider yourself blessed.
Eileen: I didn't know him, but we're probably distantly related since all Trombleys are. We are the largest related clan in North America, and that includes surnames Tremblay (the original French spelling), Trombly, Tremble, etc.
Karen Naples FL
Lowrey 1959
Comments: The very best on the web for childhood memories. If you are from Detroit you need to see this one!
Suzanne Kelly Boston MA
Dearborn 1966
Comments: I had forgotten so many of the things on your list. It was great!
Dale Kemp Clinton Township, MI
Roseville
Comments: I remember going on the rides at Eastwood Park, Gratiot and
8 Mile Rd. Worked at Kerns Dept.
Store at Christmas. Had my dental appointments in the David Whitney Building.
Aaron Kerbis Escondido CA
Durffy 1943
Comments: Really great. Love it. Brings back memories. Big stove at entrance to Belle Isle, Vernors by foot of Woodward Ave., swimming at Webster hall pool, also shopping at Sam's Cut Rate downtown, making out at Palmer Park. Going down to the end of Woodward to Vernors for cream, and to Belle Isle.to cool off. That was before air conditioning in the car. Hot fudge puffs at Saunders...mmm...so good.
L. Kerchen Canton MI
Southfield 1977
Comments: When the first McDonalds in the area opened (late 60s) on Telegraph, just south of 10 Mile. Everyone had to have a Big Mac.
Donna May Kimball Sandusky OH
Dominican 1968
Comments: Wow. Nice Job. People don't believe I can be nostalgic for Detroit. Mom didn't drive so we took the bus everywhere, including annually to the State Fair, from Dominican everyday and even to Olympia Stadium for the Beatles and to Cobo for Herman's Hermits. Downtown Detroit Days via the Hayes express. Wayne State University. I miss my city.
John Kimbell Sierra Vista AZ
Allen Park 1966
Comments: This really brought back many happy memories. Thanks!
Kathy Knodel Sterling Heights MI
East Detroit 1978
Comments: One of the things I remember about Detroit is the Ramona bowling alley at 6 Mile & Gratiot with the letters that lit up one at a time:
R-A-M-O-N-A, RAMONA!!!
Kirk & Carol Kuzmich Lake Orion MI
Southfield 1964
Comments: I was amazed at the tons
of stuff that is there!! I found it by searching for Towne Club pop on Google. I can't believe anyone else remembers shopping at Dixfield, or National food stores. I'd like to send you some of my memories (if I don't find them somewhere already in your website. Thanx!!
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Ritchie HardinLincoln, United Kingdom
Comments: What a great site! It was drawn to my attention by Ralph Terrana on the Soulful Detroit Forum. I'm delighted to see that you have linked to the Motor City Memories section of my website, Ritchie's Cellar of Soul. Thank you. Nope, I'm not from Detroit, but musically, it's where my heart is :o)
Marsha HillDetroit MI
Mumford 1970
Comments: Going to Sanders on Grand River, sitting at the fountain eating carmel icing cupcakes with ice cream. I attended Marr McMichael Jr. High and Marr Elementary off Lawton. Playing baseball on the field where the new Northwestern High School now sits.
Keith D. Hollowell Sr.
Kettering 1977
Comments: Thanks for the memories. Detroit was such a beautiful city when
I was growing up here in the 60s and 70s. I remember getting my first suit from Robert Hall on Van Dyke & Georgia, and Pants Galore was my favorite when I got my first job at 12 years old.
Mary Barbara HortonTroy MI
Southfield Lathrup 1973
Comments: This was a lot of fun. Great job. Thank you
Mary Beth HullsiekMancelona MI
St. Alphonsus 1960
Comments: Remembering what Dearborn was all about...segregation of whites and blacks. They also had public pools for residents and many perks that no other city else had.
Lawrence Francis Joseph Harasiemowicz* Twinsburg OH
St. Mary's, Orchard Lake
Comments: How about J.L. Hudson - Downtown and the Barber Shop with the locomotive and stuff, where the kids got their hair cut. The long lines to visit Santa Claus. Going to Briggs, later Tiger Stadium on Thanksgiving, and watching our Lions thrash the Packers. And then, going by streetcars and or buses later to watch the Red Wings play at Olympia Stadium. Or, Twi-night double headers. *My last name was changed to Harris, my freshman year
at SMOL.
Sue Harrison Houston TX
Ferndale
Comments: The site brings back calmer times.
Mary Alice Hart St. Clair Shores MI
Regina 1966
Comments: Best website I've seen!
Frank Hartge Columbus OH
Brother Rice 1972
Comments: My fondest pop culture memory is listening to WKNR,
Comments: My father worked for Ford in Dearborn. We lived in Livonia and moved to California in 1965. I would have graduated from Franklin High School in Livonia in 1969. Your web site is very interesting and brings back a lot of memories. You don't show A&P, Kroger or Great Scott warehouse market as places to shop. I think Great Scott was one of the first warehouse supermarkets. I don't remember the exact location, but somewhere on Plymouth. I also remember when George Kell and Ernie Harwell were the radio and tv team.
Eileen: With the exception of Great Scott, A&P and Kroger are still in business, which is why they're not included on the site.
Jack Heaphy Mesa AZ
Grosse Pointe South 1972
Comments: Great!!!
Lorna Hervey
St. Mary's of Redford 1978
Comments: Stevie Wonder at the Olympia, The 20 Grand
Vickie HodnettDetroit MI
Cooley 1968
Comments: This is the coolest website - thank you for bringing the memories back!
Alice Humphries Dearborn MI
Dearborn
Comments: Great web site. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Laura Impastato Shelby Township MI
St. David 1968
Comments: This is GREAT...but will it cause sweet dreams or nightmares?
