Ice Fountain, Washington Blvd, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the ice fountain on the median of Washington Boulevard, facing north. Printed on verso: Ice Fountain, Washington Boulevard. One of the unique features of Detroit in winter is the famous ice fountain on Washington Boulevard. Several jets of water are allowed to play all winter, and the result is a massive berg of ice which sometimes reaches a height of nearly thirty feet and contains many tons of crystal. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 21, 1915.
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard
Subject Topic:
Washington Boulevard and Ice Fountain
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/BF8AF6B4-2F1E-497F-9FE7-057165756630