U.S. troops set up camp behind Northwestern High School with the Lee Plaza towering in the distance. They were brought in during the 1943 race riot to help keep the peace.

Photo from unknown source on eBay; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

The Lee Plaza was once a proud landmark towering over Grand Boulevard.

Photo from Manning Brothers, used with permission

The Lee is under construction in this shot of Charles Lindbergh at a rally.

Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library.

The ballroom.

Photo from an advertising brochure