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- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of a large crowd of people, cars and streetcars at the intersection of Griswold Street, Lafayette Boulevard and Michigan Avenue , celebrating the end of World War I. Signs read "First State Bank", "Join Gas Hounds", and "Gorman's". Printed on recto: "Blacks"
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard (1 copy). Color postcard entitled "Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Mich." The view shows a park-like scene with a bridge in the foreground, a fountain, two grave markers and three figures. The back reads, "Elmwood Cemetery is located in the eastern part of the city and contains 78 acres. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in the city being opened in 1846." Back of one also reads, "Published By Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich., Made in U.S.A.", "A-17415", "Post Card, This Space for Addresses Only." Stamp square reads, "Place Stamp Here, Domestic One Cent, Foreign Two Cents. Both postcards have some writing on the back. Only one was ever mailed and it has a stamp and post mark which reads, "Detroit Mich. Jul 24 1913."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with the Aquarium in the background. A group of people stand by the steps. Printed on verso: Horticultural Bldg. and Aquarium, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 30, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the White Star Lines dock in Algonac with a house in the background and people on the dock. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 11, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Woodward Avenue, facing north from the intersection of Gratiot Avenue. Signs read "Benson Dry Goods", "Farrand Pianos", "Mabley's", and "Weil & Co. Furniture" Pedestrians fill the street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 23, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting an elevated view of the old Post Office from the corner of W Lafayette Boulevard and Shelby Street, with many pedestrians and a streetcar on the street. In the background are the Detroit River and Fort Street Presbyterian Church. Handwritten message on recto, dated Oct 5, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the back of Michigan Central Station, with train sheds and railroad tracks in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 31, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Tuberculosis Society Hospital Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 7, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a cow standing in front of a building on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: The Scared Cow of India is one of the very many interesting specie of animals to be found in the Belle Isle Zoo. From time immemorial the Hindoos of India have worshiped the Sacred Cow. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the fountain in Clark Park, which features winged horses at its base. Printed on verso: Fountain at Clark's Park, Detroit, Mich. Clark's Park is situated on Clark, Scotten and Dix Avenues. Half of it was donated by John P. Clark in 1890 and the balance purchased by the city. It comprises 23 acres and it one of the many beautiful parks in the city. Band concerts are given at regular intervals during the summer season. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
