Photo Record
| Catalog Number | 2012.044.186 |
| Object Name | Negative, Film |
| Description |
Negative. Black and white negative bearing a panoramic composite of fours photos of University of Detroit Stadium, filled with spectators during the 1934 Thanksgiving football game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears (which the Bears won 19-16), as viewed from its southwest corner, facing northeast. A marching band has taken the field in one segment. In another, a group of kilted bag pipers and drummers are performing. A costumed Lion mascot stands along the sideline on the west side of the field. Six Mile Road runs across the background. A caption printed into the image reads: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Day 1934 Attendance 26,000 Approx. 20,000 turned away |
| Date | 1934 |
| Dimension Details | The image with its border is 10" x 2.75" with the remaining space taken by a large X centered underneath, and a color bar. |
| Collection | Sports |
| Search Terms |
Six Mile Road McNichols Road University of Detroit Stadium Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Football Games Events Thanksgiving Titan Stadium Dinan Field |