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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a tour bus parked in front of the Aquarium on Belle Isle, with the Conservatory in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 10, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with a streetcar and the Bagley Memorial Fountain in the foreground. Printed on verso: The Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit's latest and best hotel, is beautifully situated on the Campus. It is ten stories high with three stories underground. This hotel was opened to the public in October 1907 and is strictly fireproof. It is a marvel of convenience, the underground portion being the most important for the comfort of the guests. Over four million pounds of steel were used in its construction. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 18, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Block house on Boblo Island, surrounded by trees and with the Lighthouse in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 24, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the water works building in Wyandotte. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 18, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view from Campus Martius, facing west at night. In view are the Hammond Building, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, City Hall, Dime Building, W Fort Street, and signs reading "Stroh's Bohemian Beer", "Canadian Pacific", and "The AB Gas Ranges". Printed on verso: The view shows the highest and largest Office Building in Michigan. The Dime Bank in rear of City Hall is 23 stories high and contains 1000 offices. The other white building is the Ford and contains 559 offices and is 19 stories high. The Hammond and Penobscot Buildings are at left of City Hall. Handwritten message on verso, dated Dec 10, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing on the steps. 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 the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle filled with visitors and lined with tanks of fish. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Mrs. Barbara J. Dennis. Printed on recto: Mrs. B.J. Dennis wishes to announce her connection with the Reynard Fur Co. Broadway & Gratiot. Smart up-to-date millinery at popular prices. Opening Days, Thursday & Friday Sept. 19th & 20th. Postmarked Sep 18, 1907
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a sailboat moored in Water Works Park, with people standing on the shore nearby. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo postcard bearing an image of Detroit United Railway motorman George H. Koehler, and conductor William Theisen posed in their uniforms beside streetcar number 739 of the Sherman line. Another streetcar is behind them on the left. A partially obscured sign advertising "Honest Scrap" is painted on a building in the background on the right. The verso is divided, and "My father - George H. Koehler, motorman, & Mr. Wm. Theisen, 1906, Detroit, Michigan," is handwritten there.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
