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1. Woodward Avenue, North from Grand Circus Park, Detroit Mich.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Woodward Avenue at Grand Circus Park, facing north with the Central United Methodist Church and Y.M.C.A. Building in the background. Printed on verso: Woodward Avenue Looking North. - This Bird's Eye view was taken from the corner of Woodward Avenue and part Street and shows Grand Circus Park on both sides. The tall building on the right is the new Y.M.C.A., which was erected in 1908; and the entire cost of same will be in the neighborhood of $700,,000.00. This is one of the most complete buildings of its kind in the country and boasts of a gymnasium second to none. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1910.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

2. West Grand Circus Park, Tuller Hotel, Charlevoix Hotel and Fine Arts Building, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park facing west, with the Church of Our Father, Hotel Tuller, Hotel Charlevoix, and Fine Arts Building in the background. Printed on verso: West Grand Circus Park, Tuller Hotel, etc. This Park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and is situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward Avenue. This Park was set aside by the city in 1854, and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 18, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

3. Monochromatic postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on benches nearby and many trees

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Monochromatic postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on benches nearby and many trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 26, 1908.
Date Issued:
1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

4. New Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Mich

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Postcard. A black and white photograph on cardstock depicting the Y.M.C.A. Building from Grand Circus Park. A sign is visible that advertises the New YMCA. Handwritten note on verso. Postmarked Jul 22, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

5. Skyscrapers Along Park Boulevard.

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Color postcard depicting a view of buildings along Park Avenue at Grand Circus Park, with many cars and pedestrians on the street. These are the Hotel Tuller, Statler Hotel, and David Whitney Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 25, 1921.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

6. Grand Circus Park, West Side. Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting a scene in Grand Circus Park with people on benches and buildings in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Oct 27, 1911.
Date Issued:
1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

7. Detroit, Mich., West Grand Circus Park

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Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on nearby benches and buildings in the background. Printed on recto: In Detroit Live is Worth Living. Murphy Chair Co. Printed on verso: West Grand Circus Park. The oldest of Detroit's breathing grounds, situated almost in the center of the city's retail district, is Grand Circus park. Magnificent shade trees are everywhere, real monarchs of the forest that started to grow before ever a white man set his foot on what is now the State of Michigan. This park was set aside in 1854 under the general re-districting of the city. The building in the background is the Hotel Tuller. Mr. T.C. O'Donnell will call about "June 10"; Murphy Chair Co. Detroit, Mich. Postmarked Jun 1, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

8. Skyscrapers surrounding West Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, Fine Arts Building, and Central United Methodist Church are in view. Printed on verso: Skyscrapers Surrounding West Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich. Grand Circus Park is located at the very heart of the City. Recently many high buildings have been built around it. It contained statues of Hazen S. Pingree and Wm. C. Maybury and is a great resting spot in the summer. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 23, 1918.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

9. West Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting a scene in Grand Circus Park with many trees, and people on benches in the distance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 1, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

10. New Y.M.C.A. Building, Detroit, Mich

Description:
Postcard. Color illustration on cardstock depicting an elevated view of the Y.M.C.A. Building with the tops of trees in Grand Circus Park in the foreground. Handwritten note on verso. Postmarked Apr 19, 1911.
Date Issued:
1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society