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- Description:
- Two-sided Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company poster. The recto advertises a "Summer Programme of Grand Excursions from Detroit to Port Huron, Toledo, Lakeside, and St. Clair City, on the floating palace steamer CITY OF DETROIT." An engraving of the CITY OF DETROIT passing the NORTHWEST is also featured. A map showing the regular daily and excursion routes of the D&C line, done by Edward Moliter of the Calvert Lithograph Company of Detroit is on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half fold brochure listing 1922 Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company Steamer Schedules. Cover depicts the routes of the Cleveland Division and the Buffalo Division on a map of Lake Erie. Two frogs and a buffalo are pictured below. Interior lists times for both divisions, fare, and information about baggage, accommodations, reservations and the company.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a group of frogs singing Christmas carols into the microphone of a radio transmitter in a small shed, while another frog in a coat and a gnome stand outside. Several passenger steamers are in the snow in the distance. An insert depicts a family listening to the radio in a living room decorated for Christmas. An insert of a buffalo and a wreath around the D&C logo are also pictured. Text at lower left reads: Detroit. Michigan December 25, 1923 To Ticket Agents, Connecting Lines and Shippers: "Tune in" on our best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a cutaway of a snow-covered log cabin, where a gnome places a model of a D&C passenger steamer on a Christmas tree while two frogs grasp another one on the floor. Also included are an insert of a buffalo, and a text box which reads: Detroit, Mich., Dec. 18, 1924 TICKET AGENTS AND CONNECTING LINES: The Operators of the two largest Steamers of their type in the world, the "GREATER DETROIT" and "GREATER BUFFALO" ask you to lay your work aside long enough to accept our Heartiest Wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a New Year of increased Prosperity and Happiness. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 26 page Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company promotional booklet; describes Fleet, focusing on the CITY OF DETROIT III and CITY OF CLEVELAND III, Fares, Routes, Rates for Hotels and Automobiles
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Parallel folded brochure listing the 1919 Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company steamer schedule. The cover bears a painting of the CITY OF DETROIT III sailing away from a sun rise or sun set, as another passenger steamer travels in the distance. The back cover lists the schedule for the WESTERN STATES, EASTERN STATES, CITY OF DETROIT II, and CITY OF ST. IGNACE of the Detroit and Cleveland Division, the CITY OF DETROIT III and CITY OF CLEVELAND III of the Detroit and Buffalo Division, and the CITY OF ALPENA II and CITY OF MACKINAC II of the Mackinac Division. The interior contains a map of routes and a table of fares.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a gnome, buffalo, and frog bowing to a classical statue of a woman in sandals, a shirt, a breastplate which bears Chicago's motto, "I Will," and a helmet topped with an eagle. She holds a sign which reads, "Chicago." The group is on a shore. On the opposite shore is Chicago's Municipal Pier. A D&C passenger steamer is also in the background. Inserted into the image are a map showing the route between Buffalo and Chicago, Arch Rock on Mackinac Island, and a text box which reads: Ready to go! Detroit, Mich., June 18, 1925 To Ticket Agents and Connecting Lines: Navigation between Detroit, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace, and Chicago will open Thursday, June 25 from Detroit and Saturday, June 27 from Chicago. Liners will leave Detroit every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 1:30 P.M., Eastern Time; and from Chicago every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 12:30 noon, Central Time. The liners EASTERN STATES and WESTERN STATES will operate on this division. Last liner will leave Detroit, Saturday, Sept. 5, and Chicago, Monday, Sept. 7. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. J. T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 68 page parallel folded booklet describes fleet, fares, routes, and points of interest. Contains photographs, drawings, maps, and deck plans. Illustrated cover depicts frogs dancing on shore as the CITY OF DETROIT III passes.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a group of frogs, standing upright on a wharf, near an early traffic signal, waving to a disembarking passenger steamer while a gnome watches them through a telescope. An image of a buffalo is also inset, as is a text box which reads: D. & C. Opens Navigation, Detroit Mich., March 29, 1924, Commencing April 1st daily service in effect between Detroit and Cleveland. Steamers leave both ports daily 11 P.M. Eastern Time. Ticket agents and connecting lines kindly resume sale of tickets. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company advertisement printed on cardstock, possibly intended as an ink blotter. Depicts a the GREATER DETROIT, under steam, with a frog leaping in the lower right corner, and an insert of a buffalo at the upper right. A text box insert reads: August 27, 1924 At last the great news is out! - The GREATER DETROIT, "Leviathan of the Great Lakes," the LARGEST STEAMBOAT OF HER TYPE IN THE WORLD, will steam away from her pier on her maiden voyage to Buffalo, Thursday, August 28th, 5:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. She will make regular trips from Detroit to Buffalo on even dates in August and odd dates in September; and will leave Buffalo for Detroit starting Friday, August 29th and odd dates in August and even dates in September. People everywhere have looked forward to the maiden trip of this gorgeous, gigantic steamer, and indications point to a great enthusiastic crowd. Recommend this great streamer to your friends and patrons for their autumn trip. Length 550 feet, 650 staterooms, and parlors, speed 21 miles per hour. Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company General Offices: Detroit, Mich. A. A. Schantz, Pres. & Gen. Mgr. James T. McMillan, Vice-Pres. R.G. Stoddard, Gen. Pass. Agt.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
