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- This white paper envelope probably contained a folded roster of key employees of the Detroit Board of Education. (See item 2001.061.048). The left side of the envelope has handwriting in black ink that shows "Edward F. Marschner, President, Detroit Board of Education, 1900-1901."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This 8-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Edwin W. Abbott who was the owner of a real estate and insurance company. The paper shows the company letterhead across the top of the page and also has a watermark that shows an image of a swan along with the word, "Linen." A small brass clip (not shown in the images) was used on the upper left corner of the letter to hold the pages together. The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit, Mich. Dec. 31, 1900, 10 P.M., Local Time. To the Mayor and Citizens of Detroit of 2001, I have just returned home from a trip into the county and find the Mayor's request for a short letter on "Detroit's Suburbs." Our present City limits are on the east side present (I suppose I should say old) water-works or Cadillac Boulevard thence north to Gratiot Ave thence west to St. Antoine and MCRR [Michigan Central Railroad] known as the Milwaukee junction - thence west to Mall and thence west to Cameron thence north to Woodland thence west to Hamilton Boulevard thence south to within one block of the Boulevard thence southwest to Grand River and Scotten Ave. thence south to McGraw thence west to Livernois thence south to the river, making our present river frontage about 7 1/2 miles and our north limit 5 miles. The first place I shall refer to is "Grosse Pointe" proper which is 5 miles east of the city limits and is reached by an electric car line and Jefferson at which point the Lake Shore line for Mt. Clemens and many points connects. Grosse Pointe is the home of many of Detroit's most notable families and is noted for its handsome homes and beautiful Greek club houses etc. The second place is "Palmer Log Cabin Park." This park is 5 miles north of the present city limits and is in a very crude state. There is a frame building that cost about $3000.00, a small artificial lake and the "Log Cabin" of Senator Palmer where the Senator used to give his famous dinners. It may be advisable to refer to "Royal Oak," a hamlet of about 500 people, and 13 miles from our present City Hall. Birmingham 5 miles beyond, a place of about 1500, is Detroit's most popular suburb and is here that many of our businesses own farms. Detroit's most important suburb is Delray which adjoins city limits on the southwest and has recently expanded. Here are the ammonia works of the "Solvay Process" and voluminous salt wells. Just below is Ecorse and only 12 miles from the City Hall is Wyandotte a bustling town of 3000 and next Trenton only 4 miles beyond. But why need I dwell, these places are already known by you in history. They have long since ceased to exist and are now a part of "Greater Detroit." I cannot close without [?] our neighbors across the river, Windsor, Walkerville, and sleepy old Sandwich. They too are lost - absorbed by "Sault Detroit" [Windsor]. And from the flag pole on the City Hall waves the Glorious Stars and Stripes and they are now "flesh of our flesh and bone of our bone." Wishing you all a Happy New Year, I remain as ever Yours very sincerely, E. W. Abbott"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a 5-page letter that was written by Annie M. Knott, C.S.D. [Christian Science, Doctor of]. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "Growth of Christian Science in Detroit in the 20th Century, - by Annie M. Knott C.S.D." The flap on the back side of the envelope has a red wax seal that has been impressed with a circular design which bears the initials, "AMK."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 2-page letter that was written by Frederick K. Stearns who was the President of Frederick Stearns & Co. The front of the envelope has a typewritten title, "The Growth of Manufacturing Pharmacy in Detroit During the Nineteenth Century, By Frederick Kimball Stearns." The return address of Frederick Stearns & Co. is printed in the upper left corner of the envelope.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Board of Trade of the City of Detroit membership roster. This 4-page membership roster is handwritten in black ink on Board of Trade letterhead paper. The letterhead shows a drawing of the Board of Trade building in the upper left corner which has been embossed with the Board seal. The first page of the roster is entitled "List of Members of the Board of Trade of the City of Detroit, Michigan, December 31 of 1900" and names are generally listed alphabetically as follows: "Allan, H. W., Customs Collector, Windsor, Canada. Baldwin, Stephen, Capitalist, Detroit, Mich. Beck, George, of Jacob Beck & Sons Corn Meal Mills, Detroit. Berney, A. G., Capitalist, Detroit. Brown, W. H., Dis. Dep. Frt. Agt., C.P.R.R. Burks, C. A., C. A. Burks & Co., Grain, Detroit. Burns, C. E., of C. E. Burns & Co. Carran, C. M., of Caughey & Carran, Grain, Detroit. Caughey, T. T., of Caughey & Carran, Grain, Detroit. Carson, Wm., of Carson Craig & Co., Grain, Detroit. Craig, T. G., of Carson Craig & Co., Grain, Detroit. Corbet, C., Supt. W.U. Tel. Co., Detroit. Cronenwett, F. J., Jr., Feed, Hay, etc., Detroit. Croydon, John, of John Croydon, Grain, Detroit. Boomer, Wm. M., of Boomer & Co., Brokers, Detroit. Baird, C. W., of Baird & West Brokers, Detroit. Currie, Cameron, of Cameron Currie & Co. Stock Brokers. Clarke, Chas., Dis. Dep. Frt. Agt. G.T.R.R. System. [page 2] List of Members, Continued. Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Co., Detroit Donovan, J. H., Broker. Duffie, C. T., Broker. Ellair, Alex J., of A. J. Ellair & Co,. Grain. Ellair, A. G., of Carson Craig & Co., Grain. Ferry, D. M., President, 1st National Bank. Griggs, C. C., Agt., Blue Line. Hammond Standish & Co., Provisions, City. Henkel, Robt., of Commercial Milling Co., Flour. Horning, J. T., Grain. Houghton, W. C., Feed, etc. Hudson, J. L., Clothier. Kling, Philip, of Philip [Kling] Brewing Co. Kinnucan, H. J., Supt. Postal & Cable Co. Lauhoff, H. A., Flour Mills. Ledyard, H. B., President, M.C.R.R. Lichtenberg, Wm. F., of Lichtenberg & Sons, Commission. Mitchell, D. F., Feed Mills McLaughlin, J. T., Grain McLaughlin, P. P., Grain. [page 3] List Continued. Mosey, A. E., Hotel Griswold Murray, N. W., Grain. Maybury, W. C., Mayor of Detroit Morrison, A. S. Northwood, Wm., Malster. Parsons, La[ban], Grain. Postal, Fred, Hotel Griswold Quinby, H. W., Treas., Detroit Free Fress Raymond, A. C., Lawyer Read, Edward, Commission Rae, J. B., Grain Rogers, H. R., Broker Sheffield, F. M., Beans Shaw, Jas. F. of J. S. Lapham Co., Grain Simmons, H. B., Grain Simmons, F. J., Grain [Soll?], David, Miller Van Nocker, D. D., Petersburg, Mich., Grain Waldron, W. A. of F. J. Simmons & Co., Grain Walker, H. & Sons, Walkerville, Ont. [page 4] Wiley, D. O., Commission. Wiggle, E., of Wiggle & Zeigler, Feed Wynne, John, Jr., of Carson Carig & Co. President, William Carson. Secretary & Treasurer, Frank W. Waring. Chief Inspector, P--- H---huis. Deputy, Charles Lapham. Deputy, J. C. Hatch. Messenger, Horace Hutchins." The list is signed by "William Carson, President" and "Frank W. Waring, Secretary."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This 2-page letter was typewritten in blue ink on slightly yellowed paper by Dr. Oscar LeSeur, M.D., of Detroit. The paper shows the address of the doctor's office in the upper left corner. The body of the letter gives some history of the development of homeopathic medical practice in the city as well as the names of several early practitioners.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One booklet with a maroon leather cover that is stamped in gold-colored text which shows "Appropriations, City of Detroit. Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1901." The booklet is 71 pages in length and is printed in black text on faintly yellowed paper. It was prepared by the Office of the Controller and includes the names of the various city departments and funds as well as their corresponding budgets. Millage tax rates are shown for each ward. There is an index on page 3.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- 6-page letter written by Michael W. O'Brien, President of Peoples Savings Bank. It is a blue carbon copy which was typewritten onto slightly yellowed, thin linen paper. The last page is signed in black ink, "M. W. O'Brien, " and is dated December 31, 1900. Most of the pages have several handwritten corrections that have been made in black ink. The body of the letter generally discusses past and present banking practices and laws in Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 12-page letter that was written by Mrs. John Vallée Moran (née Emma Etheridge). The front of the envelope is addressed "To Hon. Wm. C. Maybury, Mayor" and is entitled, "The American Mother in Detroit, from Mrs John V. Moran." The back flap of the envelope is sealed along its entire edge with an irregularly-shaped line of red wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This 7-page letter was typewritten in black text on light gray paper by Jeremiah Dwyer who was the President of the Michigan Stove Company. The first page shows the letterhead of the Michigan Stove Company and is dated "December 31, 1900." The first page also has the watermark, "Crane's." The remaining pages have a watermark that shows the "Garland Stoves and Ranges" emblem along with "The Michigan Stove Company." The body of the letter gives some company history and a list of approximately 90 of the largest manufacturing companies in Detroit. The last pages offer some general descriptions of the city, high hopes for the continued success of manufacturing, predictions for the benefits of electricity, and best wishes to future residents of the city. Several pages have some handwritten corrections.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
