Photograph of a crowd of people watching a building fire being extinguished from the sidewalk underneath a "Cunnighham's Liquor" sign. Water from a fire hose can be seen extinguishing the burning building. An armed police officer can be seen standing next to the fire hose. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of police vehicles stopped in the street. Armed police officers can be seen inside the vehicles. Other vehicles can be seen in the background as well as buildings along the street.

Photograph of people gathered on the sidewalk in front of a building. Some appear to be passing by, while others are interacting with one another. The majority of the people are wearing formal attire.

Photograph of two boys on a red bicycle watching firefighters extinguish a fire. The edge of the fire truck can be seen on the right side of the photograph. The traffic light above them turned red. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of a large building fire at night. An automobile is parked in the street, the driver standing next to it watching a building fire. Another man can be seen in the background watching the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of the exterior of Demery's Department Store, taken from across the street. Automobiles can be seen driving past the store and waiting at the traffic light. People walk past the store on the sidewalk. Two National Guardsmen can be seen sitting in one of the store's windows.

Photograph of a police vehicle and a fire engine driving down a street. The street and sidewalks are littered with debris from neighboring buildings. Police officers and firefighters are gathered around the fire engine. Store signs are present above the sidewalk. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of the remnants of a building heavily damaged by a fire. The majority of the building has been severely burned. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of two Detroit firefighters pointing a fire hose at a damaged building. The building appears to have collapsed and a pile of rubble resulted. Smoke fills the interior of the damaged building as the fire is extinguished. The exterior of another building that is still standing can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of two boys on a red bicycle watching firefighters extinguish a fire. The edge of the fire engine can be seen on the right side of the photograph. The traffic light above them turned red. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of two women running across a street, while a fire engine extinguishes a fire. People are gathered on the sidewalk watching the fire being extinguished. Smoke from the fire fills the street. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of an empty city street with numerous store signs. The sidewalk on the right is covered in debris from the adjacent buildings. Two people walk down the sidewalk, past the damaged store fronts. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of the remnants of a building, on fire. Most of the building has collapsed, and the rubble scattered. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of a large building fire at night. Multiple people can be seen watching the fire. A telephone booth is present with a person inside of it. Water from a fire hose is being used in an attempt to extinguish the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of a large building fire at night. An automobile is parked in the street, the driver standing next to it watching a building fire. Another man can be seen in the background watching the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of a large building fire at night. Multiple people can be seen watching the fire. A telephone booth is present with a person inside of it. Water from a fire hose is being used in an attempt to extinguish the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of armed National Guardsmen in the city street with specialty vehicles. Fire damaged buildings are present in the background. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of an automobile driving down a city street. The sidewalk on the left is covered in debris from the neighboring buildings. Above the sidewalk, store signs can be seen as a man in a red shirt stands underneath them. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of a large building fire at night. One portion of the building is engulfed in flames that reach the roof. A street lamp next to the building is lit. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of young people surrounding firefighters as they use a fire hose to extinguish a building fire. One of the firefighters sits on the ground as he points the hose at the building. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of six teenagers sitting on the edge of the sidewalk with their backs to the camera.

Photograph of a police vehicle and a fire engine parked in the street. A police officer stands next to the police vehicle, holding the door open. Damaged storefronts can be seen with signage. The street and sidewalks are littered with debris from neighboring buildings. Firefighters can be seen in the background extinguishing a fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.

Photograph of people entering and exiting a building entrance. Two police officers are present, one holds the door open for people entering the building and the other stands off to the side, one hand on his hip.

Photograph of a National Guardsman leaning up against a building with one leg resting on a chair, holding a firearm. Firefighters can be seen in the background attempting to extinguish a building fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.