View of the North Side of Jefferson Avenue and Griswold Street in 1837

Description:

Mounted enlargement of a black and white print depicting a north-facing view from the intersection of Griswold Street and Jefferson Avenue (as indicated on verso) in 1837, taken from page 457 of Silas Farmer's History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan. A horse-drawn wagon, pedestrians, and dogs are in the streets. Several storefronts have been given legible signs: "F. and C.H. Buhl," " McCormick and Moon, Hats and Caps," St. Paul's Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Ste. Anne's Catholic Church are all visible in the background. "Copyright 1883 by Silas Farmer" printed in lower left corner. An illegible signature, presumably that of the artist William A. Raymond, is printed at the lower right. Image is mounted on heavy green cardstock.

Date Issued:

1883-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Views

Subject Topic:

Griswold Street, Jefferson Avenue, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church, and Ste. Anne's Catholic Church

Subject Name:

Farmer, Silas and Raymond, William A.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/421B4C8F-1FD9-44F4-AF8D-756018333694