View at the Carstens Elementary School Auditorium's stage

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A view at the auditorium in the opposite direction. The once beautiful woodwork can still be seen on the balcony.

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Some of the most beautiful murals in school buildings can be found in Carstens Elementary School

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Detail shot of the mural's right hand side

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Detail shot of the mural's left hand side

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Front facade with main entrance

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Stage inside the auditorium

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A more detailed view at masonry work

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Front entrance detail

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A view of Carstens Elementary School during demolition - May 31, 2025

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A view of Carstens Elementary School during demolition - May 31, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

May 31, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

May 31, 2025

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org