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
