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- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Monroe Street from Campus Martius. In view are many pedestrians, streetcars, the Merrill Fountain, Detroit Opera House, Temple Theatre, Hotel Ste. Claire, a moonlight tower, and signs reading "Wonderland Vaudeville" and "For Mayor Wm. B. Thompson, The Peoples Candidate". Printed on verso: Monroe Avenue. The business center of Detroit is the Campus Martius, situated at the convergence 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 its front the City Hall, Majestic Building, Detroit and Temple theaters and other prominent factors in the city life. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 22, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of employees in front of the Cadillac factory. Handwritten message on verso reads, "Mother dear will you scallop some potatoes for me Fri afternoon. Have 3 qts after they are finished. The banquet is at 7:00 so have them just done then. Mother, Much obliged". Postmarked 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the ice fountain on the median of Washington Boulevard, with two people posing on it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 8, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a scene in Elmwood Cemetery, with a bridge in the foreground, a fountain, two grave markers and three people. Printed on verso: "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." Handwritten message on verso: "Detroit Mich Aug 12-14 Dear Ethel: Was vaccinated this AM: am feeling fine hope to hear from you soon. Orey" It is addressed to "Miss Ethel Allen 91 Walnut St Ashtabula Ohio". Postmarked 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with a tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, with pedestrians in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked July 7, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color 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". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 14, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Campus Martius, facing north. In view are City Hall, Majestic Building, streetcars, Detroit Opera House, and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Handwritten message on recto reads, "I was just up on the roof of this building [Majestic Building]." Postmarked 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the CITY OF DETROIT III with many people visible on deck. Printed on verso: City of Detroit III. Costing $1,500,000, operating between Detroit and Buffalo - Length 500 feet, 100 feet wide, 600 staterooms, 50 parlors, private verandas, telephones in every room. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 22, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with canoes on Lake Takoma in the foreground. Printed on verso: Pavilion, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting 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 6, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
