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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
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photograph of the interior sales floor at Annis Furs; a polar bear is laid out on the floor, along with carpets and furnishings. Mannequins and furs ornament the interior.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print on fabric backing depicting a sign advertising Speck Bros. that reads, "Detroit's Cash Furniture Store. Speck Bros. 684-636 Michigan Ave.". The sign is mounted to a metal gate. In the background is a field.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of a cafe within the Russell House. A dining table beneath a white table cloth is set up in the foreground to the left of center. Glassware is on the table. The table is surrounded by three chairs with leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, as well as a forth chair with a triangular seat, and a semi-circular piece that extends around the chair to serve both as the arm rests and the back rest. A china cabinet stands against the wall behind the table. A chandelier incorporating antlers as well as a carved wooden figure of a woman is hung above the table. Two other dining tables are on the right edge of the photo. The recto is signed with the initials, "F.S." "Russell House," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photograph of the interior sales floor at Annis Furs. Mannequins, fur coats, and animal pelts ornament the sales floor.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Corset Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. The staff of the corset shop stands around the perimeter of the retail display, and amongst the tables of undergarments available for purchase. A table in the left foreground features a special on corsets and brassieres. Varying styles of chemises, camisoles, and corsets, are displayed in the cases surrounding the upper perimeter of the department.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sepia toned photograph, mounted on board, showing Carl Engel, the owner of Detroit Willow Works, seated in a horse drawn carriage in 1892. A sticker on the back reads "The Royal Photograph and Publishing Co., Branch Office, 152 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Photographs of Residences, Groups, Machinery, and Architectural work a specialty. Mail orders will receive prompt attention."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photograph of a window display advertising, "The Flirt," movie and sheet music. Sheet music displayed throughout window, the top heart-shaped advertisement reads, "'The Flirt' Novelty Fox Trot, Inspired by Booth Tarkington's Masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a universal jewel. The central advertisement reads, "Listen! 'The Flirt' The Newest Fox Trot Hit, Come In and Hear the whole of It."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. A sepia-toned composite photograph of Mabley and Company, located on Woodward Avenue, mounted on cardboard. The left and right side images are of the facades of Mabley and Company locations on the east side and west side of Woodward Avenue; pedestrians and horse carriages neighbor the structure in either image. The central image depicts the thoroughfare of Woodward Avenue populated by streetcars and horse carriages. Printed at the top center of the recto reads, "Mabley & Company." Also, printed along the bottom edge of the recto reads, "Bazaar and Shoe House. Woodward Ave. Clothing and Furniture House." Text printed on the verso reads, "This photograph is one of a series of exterior and interior views of the 62 departments included in Mabley & Company's 15 Stores, located in Detroit, Michigan , as follows: 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132 & 134 Woodward Avenue, East Side, 121, 123, 125,m 127 & 129 Woodward Avenue West Side. And 488, 490, & 492 Gratiot Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned group portrait photo of eight Lingemann and Company employees. This company manufactured and retailed parasols and umbrellas, and was located on 26 Monroe Avenue. "Lingemann Umbrella Co.1895" is handwritten along the bottom border.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail