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- Description:
- This cyan halftone picture was cut from a page and shows a view of policemen on parade along the east side of Woodward Avenue. Grand Circus Park and the Central United Methodist Church can be seen in the left background. Business names that are visible include: J. F. Hartz, E. F. & W. E. Metzger, and A. A. Gray. A handwritten note at the bottom of the cutout shows "Grand Circus Park, East side Woodward Ave." along with the date, "Jany. 1st 1901."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting four buildings on West Adams Street as viewed from the edge of Grand Circus Park. The Crystal Shoppe in the Park Building, the Ross Fur Company, a Second Empire-style building with only a sign reading, "Must Move, 30% Off on all Wallpaper," and the corner of the Fine Arts Building are all pictured. The visible portion of the Fine Arts Building includes signs for the Adams Theatre, Dr. Hubbell, Dr. White, Dr. Ranny, Dr, Parker, and Dr. W.C. Reid the dentist. The marquee of the Adam's Theatre advertises the Constance Talmadge film Dangerous Business. A row of automobiles are parked along Adams street and a man is working under the hood of the central one. "Nov. 29 - 20" and "38788" are printed in the lower right corner. "Manning Bros. Inc., Commercial Photographers, 333 State St. Room 505, Detroit, Michigan" is stamped on the verso. "W. Adams, 8-10- Park Bldg - Liberty Crystal Shop. ,14- Ross Furs & studio of F. Petrus Paulus, artist, 22- Adam's Theatre
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-tone photographic print depicting the west side of Grand Circus Park covered in snow, as viewed facing north toward West Adams Street. The statue of Hazen S. Pingree is at the lower right corner. Part of the Fine Arts Buildings in visible in the upper left. The photo is mounted on thick cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
