Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Mich.

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Description:

Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with pedestrians, streetcars, and automobiles in front and two American flags flying from the roof. Printed on verso: Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Michigan. The Hotel Pontchartrain. Detroit's largest and best hotel, is beautifully situated on the Campus. It is fifteen 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 five million pounds of steel were used in its construction. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 9, 1913.

Date Issued:

1913-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Pontchartrain and Hotels

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/25228EF0-1B05-48B2-B5CD-940087071514