1961 - Bloomfield Village Roads were Paved
61 Years Ago Bloomfield Village Roads were Paved
Since the 1961 construction our roads have only received temporary overlays and pothole fixes.
What else happened in 1961?
1961 - President Kennedy Sworn in
January 20, 1961
1961 - Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarian is the first person to orbit the earth
1961 - “Wagon Train” Most popular Television Show
32% of all television owners watched Wagon Train every week.
1961 - Roger Marris Hits Homerun at Tiger Stadium
Population of Detroit - 1.5 Million
1961 - Roger Marris Beats Babe Ruth’s Homerun Season Record.
1961 - Bloomfield Village Roads were paved for the first time
Photo of Endsleigh Drive prior to paving
