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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of the exterior of the saloon belonging to Charles Abbs at 23 Woodward Avenue, as well as the adjacent building containing another saloon belonging to H.W. Mosier, as taken from the east side of Woodward Avenue, south of Atwater Street. Both are decorated for Cadillaqua. Flags and patriotic banners have been hung on the buildings, and a sign reading, "Welcome Cadillaqua Visitors," has been hung from the awning above Mosier's storefront. Part of the J.T. Wing and Company building is visible on the left side of the frame. Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk in front of the businesses. The streets in the foreground are paved with bricks, and contain streetcar rails. "Celebration cadillaqua week." has been typewritten along the top of the photo, and "Father's place of business," has been handwritten in pencil along the bottom edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded mimeographed typewritten letter written by J.L. Hudson to saloon keeper Charles J. Gomond of St. Clair Heights, dated April 2, 1908. The letter was written in response to an interview Gomond gave to the Detroit News concerning a drive, supported by Hudson, to require saloons to close at midnight on Sundays. In the letter Hudson appeals to Gomond by relating his own positive experience with changing the closing time of his own store from nine o'clock to six, and hopes to secure the corporation of Gomond in the campaign. The copy has been signed by Hudson.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken of a mounted photograph of the interior of the Griswold Hotel Bar. The caption, "Griswold Hotel Bar, 1885," is visible at the bottom between two thumb tacks that hold the photo. Two bartenders pose behind the bar, as three other men--a man in a coat and brimmed hat, a man in a uniform with a peaked cap and a pocket watch, and a man in a dark suit--pose at the bar. Signs for Dewars and Anheuser-Busch are posted behind the bar. A coin-operated stereo viewing machine is against the wall in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-tone postcard showing the interior of the Log Cabin Cafe at 65 Michigan Avenue, operated by Otto Huck. The walls are decorated with taxidermic animals, and rustic chandeliers made of branches and twigs hang from the ceiling. "Log Cabin Cafe, Otto Huck, Prop. 65 Michigan Ave. Detroit Mich." is printed in the lower left. The verso is divided, and contains a handwritten message in German postmarked March 14, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
