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- Postcard. Photograph of the Ambassador Bridge. Back reads, "Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, Michigan-Windsor, Ontario. A 4 lane expressway route connecting all Michigan and Ontario expressways- 1 3/4 miles long. Bring your camera--park a moment--snap the beautiful view!"
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius. Printed on verso: The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, on the Campus Martius, was erected to the memory of the soldiers and sailors who fought in the civil war. It is a very handsome and imposing structure and is easily discernible from all parts of the Campus. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Eastern High School from the corner of Mack Avenue and E Grand Boulevard. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 13, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall from Campus Martius, with a moonlight tower in front. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1906. Published by The Detroit News Company Detroit Mich., Leipzig, Dresden.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Statler and from Grand Circus Park, with pedestrians and a fountain in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 3, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a fountain in Capitol Park, with men and the Stevens T. Mason Statue in the background. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 24, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an illustration of a woman sitting in a red one-seat automobile.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Majestic Building from Campus Martius, with several pedestrians and automobiles in front and an American flag on the roof. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 13, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a former High School in Wyandotte with several people outside. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 3, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Illustrated color postcard of the Country Club of Detroit in Grosse Pointe Farms with the Detroit River in the foreground.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, facing northwest with the Majestic Building and Detroit Opera House in the background. Handwritten message on verso, dated July 12, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard. "1910" handwritten on recto. Depicts and elevated view of Cadillac Square and the County Building with the Detroit River in the distance. On verso: handwritten correspondence covered by masking tape, handwritten address, postal stamp dated October 13, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Monroe Street from Campus Martius. In view are many pedestrians, streetcars, automobiles, the Merrill Fountain, Detroit Opera House, and signs reading "Bond's Clothes", "San Marto Coffee, Time to Drink", "Cascade", and "Waitt & Bond Blackstone Mild 10¢ Cigar". Printed on verso: Monroe Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Monroe Avenue is Detroit's Great Amusement thoroughfare. Here are located the Temple, Family, Columbia Royale and National Theatres; also any number of Nickel Shows. The electric display at night is very brilliant and here we follow the crowd in the evening. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 2, 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view of the Ford plant in Highland Park. A water tower and a few pedestrians are visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul, 1912. Printed on verso: Published by Souvenir Post Card Company Printed in New York.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Belle Isle. To the left is the Cedar Mound, and to the right is bridge over a body of water with people canoeing. Printed on verso: A Typical Scene at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This beautiful Park, owned by the City, is unsurpassed in the world. Among the many attractions are an Aquarium, Horticultural Gardens, Yacht and Boat Clubs, Beautiful Casinos, Picnic Grounds, miles of canals for boating, splendid roads for autos, band concerts, etc. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 18, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a dirt road at Clarkston. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 27, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a furniture display at The Posselius Bros. Furniture Co. Printed on verso: Our Mr. [Armstrong] will call upon you about [4/10/14] with a full line of Extension tables and Dining-Room Suites. The Posselius Bros. Furniture Co., Detroit Mich. Postmarked Mar 28, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Grace Hospital from the corner of John R and Willis Streets, with a horse-drawn ambulance in the driveway.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Lake in Palmer Park with the Lighthouse in the background. Printed on recto: Our Mr. Geo. Huntington will call upon you about 11/15. Your Orders will receive our prompt attention. Yours Truly, Murphy Chair Co., Detroit, Mich. Postmarked Nov, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground. Printed on recto: Our Mr. J.B. Logan will call about […] Murphy Chair Co., Detroit, Mich.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit Mich. This vertical image shows an aerial view of the Packard factory. Verso: "Packard Motor Car Company Detroit, Mich, The Packard Motor Car Company is located on the East Grand Boulevard and the Belt Line Railway. The factory occupies forty acres of floor space including thirty separate buildings, and employs over 7,000 people. Daily output is ten complete pleasure cars and five two, three or five-ton commercial trucks. The power house is equipped to supply 8500 horse power, including two 3000 horse power Cooper engines." Publisher: C.T Photochrom Postmarked 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the S.S. Kresge 5 & 10 Store on the corner of Woodward Avenue and State Street, with pedestrians and a streetcar in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 22, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along both shorelines and many canoes fill the canal.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view of the Derby Racer thrill ride at Riverview Park. Several pedestrians are in front, and a Coco-Cola sign is visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 21, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard showing an illustration of the Yale Woolen Mill, located in St. Clair County. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with a flowerbed in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 12, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting carriages on a road on Belle Isle, with several people along the sides and steamships on the Detroit River in the background. Printed on verso: Along the Shore, Belle Isle, Detroit's principal recreation spot. The island is located in the Detroit river near lake St. Clair, and it connected with the city by a bridge 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over thirty miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 24, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Capitol Park with the Stevens T. Mason Monument, a fountain, and people on benches. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 15, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Cadillac Hotel from the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, with a horse-drawn vehicle and moonlight tower visible. Printed on verso: H.L. Woehler, Buffalo N.Y.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting and elevated view of a dock crowded with people at Kehl's Public House on Harsens Island. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Aquarium and Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing in front and trees in the foreground. Printed on verso: Aquarium and Conservatory, Belle Isle. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads, a magnificent Casino, Pavilions, Boat Houses, Aquarium, Horticulture Hall and Zoological Gardens. The island was purchased by Detroit in 1879, and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Belle Isle Bridge on Fire, with several firefighters aboard a fire tug using hoses to spray the flames. A dock which extends underneath the bridge is also caught in the fire. The center of the bridge has completely burned. Another fire tug is visible across the river battling the fire at the bridge's opposite end. "W.D. Benham Co., Detroit, Mich." printed on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a bridge over water in Palmer Park with a man standing in the middle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jun 26, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard with depicting City Hall from Campus Martius, framed by the Hammond Building and Majestic Building, with many pedestrians, streetcars, and a moonlight tower. White margin on right side on recto.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard accented with glitter depicting the ice fountain on the median of Washington Boulevard, facing north. Four people stand at its base.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Elks Temple, Detroit, Mich." Illustration of the Elks Temple and adjacent buildings on Monroe Street. Visible are business signs reading "L. Friedman, Optician", and "Rall's". Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk. The number "1294" is printed on the card. There is a handwritten note on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the stone drinking fountains in Water Works Park, with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 15, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the lobby of the Morgan Hotel. A sign reads "Pool Room, Barber Shop". Printed on verso: Morgan Hotel, W.B. Morgan, Prop. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Cass Park with a fountain and pedestrians. Postmarked Sep 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Central High School from the corner of W Hancock Street and Cass Avenue. Printed on verso: Central High School, Detroit, Mich. The Central High School, situated on Cass Ave., is the leading public school of Detroit. The building and grounds occupy a complete block and the site cost the board of Education $130,350. The addition show on the left was completed in 1908 at a cost of $250,000. The buildings represent an investment of three quarters of a million. Handwritten message on verso, dated Jan 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an aerial view of the Dodge factory in Hamtramck. Printed on verso: Dodge Bros. One of Detroit's Largest Automobile Plants. Located on Jos. Campau Ave. Publisher: United News Co., Detroit Mich. Postmarked 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park, with people sitting on benches, and buildings in the background. Printed on verso: Grand Circus Park - 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 Jul 2, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Penobscot Building on W Fort Street, with automobiles in front and the State Savings Bank to the right. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 24, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting The Hazard Apartment House on the west side of Cass Avenue between Peterboro and Stimson Streets. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a large crowd around the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, celebrating the end of World War I. Printed on recto: "Blacks"
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting commercial buildings on the east side of Biddle Avenue, between Oak and Elm Streets, in Wyandotte. Signs read "Wyandotte Post Office", "Lynch & Ginzel Furniture", "Dorrance & Garrison Drugs & Stationery", and "Sol Smith Russel 10¢ Cigar". Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 17, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "3880 Drinking Fountain and Lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of the edge of a small lake along with trees, park benches, and an elaborate stone drinking fountain. Small printed text at the lower left edge of the image shows "Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co." Printed text on the verso shows "The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City (Germany)."
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and in the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 30, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on and around the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with a bed of flowers arranged like a cross and spelling "VFW". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 30, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the tower in Water Works Park, with a dirt road in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Apr 7, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hudson Motor Co. with a "Hudson" flag flying atop it. Printed on verso: Hudson Motor Co., Detroit, Mich. Hudson Motor Co., one of the largest Automobile factories in the world. Postmarked 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a 1908 Packard Detroit Fire Department flying squadron car being driven out of the fire station of Engine Company No. 2 on East Hastings Street between Larned Street and Congress Street with ten firefighters on board. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 11, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting tents, crowds, a Ferris wheel, two airplanes and a hot air balloon at the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the median of Washington Boulevard, facing south from Park Avenue. In view are a few pedestrians and many large trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. A color photograph on cardstock depicting an elevated view of the Y.M.C.A. Building with the tops of trees in Grand Circus Park in the foreground. Printed on verso, "Y.M.C.A. Building, corner Witherell and Adams Avenues, is the largest and most complete of its kind in the world and boasts of a gymnasium second to none in the country. It was erected in 1908 and has cost in the neighborhood of $700,000." Handwritten note on verso. Postmarked Jun 23, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting The House that Jack Built attraction at Electric Park, with a man standing beside the ticket booth. Postmarked September 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view looks across Woodward Avenue at City Hall and includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and Majestic Building. Postmarked 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Merrill Fountain in Campus Martius, with the Detroit Opera House in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting Cadillac Square at night, decorated for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. The stage and replica of the Statue of Liberty are illuminated, and several people stand around the square. Printed on recto: Black's Detroit Handwritten message on verso reads, "Dear Grandma, We have a nice Statue of Liberty in Detroit. Don't you think so?" Postmarked Oct 24, 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lake in Palmer Park with the Lighthouse in the background. Printed on recto: Copyright, 1900, by Detroit Photographic Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view up Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius, with pedestrians, streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles. Printed on verso: Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2139, "Detroit, Mich" Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall at night from the corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. In the background are the Pontchartrain Hotel and Hammond Building. Printed on verso: City Hall, Detroit, Mich. City Hall Cost $600,000. The clock is one of the largest in the United States and there is but one larger in the World. The dials are 8 1/2 feet in diameter. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit Mich. Made in U.S.A. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the shoreline of Sylvan Lake with trees, a narrow beach, rowboats, docks, and a boat shed.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along a curved road on Belle Isle, lined with trees. Printed on verso: Drive Way, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river connected with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 19, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the bathhouse at Tashmoo Park on Harsens Island with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Boat Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 20, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Casino in Palmer Park with paths in the foreground. Printed on recto: Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard depicting a color illustration of a woman in a red polka dot dress, large broad-brimmed hat with floral decorations, and a white high-necked blouse. She holds an "official ballot," labeled as such. A caption below reads, "I love my husband, but--oh you vote." "1909 by Dunston-Wedler Lithgraph Co." printed in lower right corner. "Suffragette Series No. 12," printed at upper right. Verso bears a message addressed to Miss Hollie Brooks, from her sister, thanking her for a pair slippers, despite one being too small, and describing her efforts to exchange an ill-fitting cap for someone named Cecil, through the mail.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Harper Hospital from Martin Place. Some pedestrians and horse-drawn ambulances are visible in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 8, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting houses on Van Alstyne Street in Wyandotte, from the Detroit River. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 16, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along W 3rd Street in Rochester, with trees and houses lining the street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting swans on a canal in their enclosure on Belle Isle. At the end of the canal is a coop. Printed on verso: The Swan Pond on Belle Isle is a very interesting attraction and the enclosure is always crowded with people watching these graceful creatures gliding in and around the various canals. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 30, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along the Belle Isle Bridge from an approach. To the right is a utility pole. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 24, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a historic ship surrounded by decorative buoys in the Detroit River.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view from Campus Martius, facing northeast. In view are Monroe Street, the Wayne County Building, Cadillac Square, Hotel Pontchartrain, and signs reading "Fatima Cigarettes", and "Goodrich Tires". Printed on verso: Bird's Eye View of East Side, Detroit, Mich. This View shows three of the Main Thoroughfares of Detroit, Cadillac Square at Right, Gratwit [sic] Avenue in Center and Monroe Avenue at left giving a general view of the East Side of Detroit. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 16, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Black and white photograph of the Detroit Club from the corner of Cass Avenue and W Fort Street.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Illustrated postcard entitled "North Congregational Church, Carl Sumner Jones, Minister." Handwritten note on verso from C.F.J. to Chauncey Freeman. Features the side of the church as well as a couple walking on the sidewalk.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Washington Arcade Building from Woodward Avenue, with two bicycles and a parked automobile in front. Business storefronts that are visible include: C. W. Warren & Co. (Charles W. Warren & Co.) and the Peoples State Bank. Printed on verso: The Washington Arcade Building - On Woodward Avenue near Grand Circus Park is one of the many handsome office structures to be found in this part of the city. It extends from Woodward Avenue through to Washington Boulevard and was erected by Frank J. Hecker in 1901. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 10, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Palmer Fountain, City Hall, Hammond Building, and Dime Building, facing southwest at Campus Martius. Printed on verso: Palmer Fountain and City Hall, Detroit, Mich. The Palmer fountain is a gift to the city from Senator T.W. Palmer and his wife and cost $20,000. The buildings in rear are City Hall and Dime Bank Building the highest office building in Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a line of steamships caught in the ice near Sault Ste. Marie. In the foreground is the EUGENE ZIMMERMAN. Printed on verso: Ice Blockade "Zimmerman" in Lead, Soo, Mich. Showing a fleet of steamers, caught fast in the anchor ice out in Lake Superior. Anchor ice is so called for the reason that is it jammed in together in a narrow part of a river in much the same way as a log jam occurs. The ice keeps piling up on top of itself until it is nearly a solid mass to the bed of the river. This string of boats extends back for miles and seldom are they able to release themselves without the aid of tugs or ice-crushing boats. Sometimes they are held in the ice for many days. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 19, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a horse-drawn vehicle labeled "John Blessed and Son. Grocers. 391-395 Woodward Ave." Leaning against the horse is a man in a white apron. In the background is a structure under construction. Handwritten message on verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne County Building from cadilac Square, with trees in the foreground. Printed on verso: The Wayne County Building on Randolph Street, between Fort and Congress, was first occupied by the administrative offices July 1st 1902. The buildings and furniture represent an outlay of $1,650,000 and the side cost the county $550,000. The building fronts on Cadillac Square, and the gilded dome is easily discernible from almost any part of the city. Postmarked 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall and the Majestic Building with a view down Fort Street from Campus Martius. Printed on verso: City Hall and Majestic Building. The business center of Detroit is the Campus Martius, situated at the converging of Lafayette, Monroe, Michigan and Woodward Avenues. It was reserved as a breathing spot in the "Governor and Judges" plan adopted for the city in its early history and has been beautified by a fountain donated by Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer. On it fronts the City Hall, Majestic Building, Detroit and Temple theatres and other prominent factors in the city life. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the TASHMOO next to a dock. The decks and the dock are crowded with people.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral design in Grand Circus Park arranged to read "In Detroit Live is Worth Living", with trees in the background and people seated on benches. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of people standing in front of and sitting on top of the Spruce Log in Palmer Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 21, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle filled with many pedestrians. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river connected with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 20, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the entrance gatehouse at Woodmere Cemetery. There is a smaller ivy covered building in the background. Printed on verso, "Entrance to Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Mich. Woodmere Cemetery is located in the Western part of Detroit and is reached by Fort Street cars going West." Postmarked 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich." The elevated view shows a busy street scene at the intersection of Woodward Avenue (lower left), Monroe Street (upper right), and Cadillac Square (right). Pedestrians, streetcars, horse-drawn carriages, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument are visible in the image. The Detroit Opera House and Wonderland Vaudeville can be seen in the left center area of the image. Printed text on the verso shows "No. C10740 Published by the Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich. Dresden-Leipzig-Berlin, Made in Germany." The date of the postcard is based upon the postmark date.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a decorative arch for the Elks National Convention parade on Woodward Avenue in Grand Circus Park. Pedestrians, cars, and the Central United Methodist Church are visible.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Illustrated postcard entitled "Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Woodward and Medbury Avenues, Detroit, Mich." The Romanesque revival church designed by Malcomson and Higginbothan is featured. Printed on verso, "No. M 1914. Pub. by The Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a decorative flowerbed Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 23, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Cadillac Square from Campus Martius, with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. Signs read "Benedictine" and "SIGNS". Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Feb 25, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard bearing a colorized half-tone photograph of the Belle Isle Casino, as taken from the lawn to the north, published by the United News Company. People and early automobiles are on the road in front of the building, and more figures stand along its promenade. An informational paragraph is printed on the verso: Casino, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Casino, Belle Isle, is in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful pars in the United States having some 21 miles of macadam roads; a magnificent Casino, Pavilions, Boat Houses, Aquarium, Horticultural Hall, and Zoological Gardens. The island was purchased by Detroit in 1879 and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it. The postcard has been addressed to Mr. Wright Collier of Camp Davis, Topinabee, Michigan, and postmarked July 4, 1919 from Detroit, with the message: Dear Wright Happy 4th. Will write soon. Mother
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne County Building from Randolph Street, with a few pedestrians in front. Handwritten message on right side margin of recto. Verso: "Souvenir Post Card Co., New York" Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a house in Highland Park, with a family sitting on the front porch. Printed on recto: The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin Wilkinson, 49 Saint Johns Ave, "Highland Park" Detroit, Michigan. 6-1-1911
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along the shore and many canoes fill the canal. Printed on verso: Canal Scene, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle. Its 702 acres are covered by many miles of Canals and Lakes. When Free Band Concerts are in progress during the summer months, hundreds of canoes dot the different canals and make a pretty sight. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 11, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 29, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Features a black and white photograph of a man's face superimposed on an elk body with antlers. There is a handwritten note on the verso. Postmarked Jul 11, 1910
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard