Grand Circus Park, showing Pingree and Maybury Monuments, Central M. E. Church and Y. M. C. A. Building, Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, with the Hazen S. Pingree Monument, Central United Methodist Church, Y.M.C.A., pedestrians, cars and a streetcar on Woodward Avenue, and the William Cotter Maybury Monument in view. Printed on verso: View of Grand Circus Park, showing Pingree and Maybury Monuments, Central M. E. Church and Y. M. C. A. building. This park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and it situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward avenue. This park was set aside by the city in 1854 and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 23, 1921.

Date Issued:

1921-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Grand Circus Park and Parks

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/3E6F0803-5D47-48A7-AF4E-397652515411