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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Printed on verso: Water Works Park & Lake. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its water works pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from the intake pipe in Lake St. Clair to the distributing point. The park is remarkable for its big floral clock and the memorial at the entrance Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino in Palmer Park, with a flowerbed in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral design in Grand Circus Park arranged to read "In Detroit Live is Worth Living", with buildings in the background and people seated on benches. Printed on verso: In Detroit Life Is Worth Living. - This Floral display is located in East Grand Circus Park, the oldest of Detroit's breathing grounds, and is situated in the center of the City's retail district. Magnificent shade trees are everywhere, real monarchs of forest that started to grow even before a white man set his foot on what is now the State of Michigan. The park was set aside in 1854 under the general redistricting of the City. In the foreground Detroit's slogan is brought out very prominently in beautifully colored foliage. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 24, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of children at a playground in Palmer Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 18, 1907. Wolverine News Co, Detroit, Mich. (Printed in Germany.)
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Public Library and Library Park from the corner of Library Street and Gratiot Avenue, with commercial buildings in the background including Crowley Milner Co. Pedestrians, streetcars and parked cars are on the street. Printed on verso: View Around Library Park, corner Farmer and Gratiot, showing the Detroit Public Library, which is situation at Gratiot Avenue, Farmer Street and Library Park, was built in 1875 and contains 200,000 volumes. It is conducted by a board, appointed by the Board of Education. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 17, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the landscaped park in front of City Hall, facing east. In the background are the Wayne County Building, Hotel Pontchartrain, streetcars and pedestrians. In the foreground are flower beds. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 20, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Booklet containing the "Fourth Annual Report of the Commissioners of Parks and Boulevards to the Common Council of the City of Detroit" in addition to "The Reports of the Officers of the Board for the Year 1892," printed in 1983 by the John F. Eby & Co., Printers. The booklet is bound with a plain black leather cover with gold text. The table of contents lists the contents of the report as follows: Report of the Commissioners - Page 3 Report of the Superintendent Belle Isle Park- Page 21 Report of the Superintendent City Parks and Boulevards - Page 25 Report of the Secretary - Financial Statement - Page 29
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a canoe parade on Belle Isle's Loop Canal on August 25. 1906, as shot from the bandstand bridge facing an adjacent bridge. Canoes crowd the canal. Most carry at least one passenger, and are outfitted with pivoting lanterns, and pillows. The seating along the banks of the canal is filled with spectators, many carrying umbrellas. Spectators also line the bridge in the background. "#767 Canoe Parade from Band Stand, Belle Isle, Aug 25, 1906," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park, with people sitting on benches, and buildings in the background. Printed on verso: Grand Circus Park - This Park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and it 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 Jul 2, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a decorative flowerbed Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 23, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral design in Grand Circus Park arranged to read "In Detroit Live is Worth Living", with buildings in the background and people seated on benches. Printed on verso: Floral Design, Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich. Detroit, like other progressive cities has a slogan, which is, 'In Detroit Life is Worth Living.' This floral design is located at West Grand Circus Park, one of the many parks in the central part of Detroit. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 13, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the tower and floral clock in Water Works Park, with several people visible on the paths. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 22, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned souvenir photo card of Michigan Central Station, taken from the northeast with sprinklers going off in Roosevelt Park in the foreground. "Michigan Central Depot, Detroit," is printed in the lower left corner, and "5195 A," is printed in the lower right.
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 12, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Capitol Park from the corner of Griswold and State Streets, with the Stevens T. Mason Monument, a fountain, pedestrians, streetcars, parked cars and the Farwell Building visible. Printed on verso: Capitol Square Park, and Griswold Street. Capitol Square Park is one of the delightful resting places located in the central part of the city within one block of the City Hall. It was formerly the location of the Central High School, which had to move to larger quarters. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 9, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the tower and floral clock in Water Works Park, with several people visible on the path. Printed on verso: Floral Clock and Water Tower, Waterworks Park. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its waterworks pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from Lake St. Clair to the distributing point. The Park is noted for its big floral clock and the memorial at the entrance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 24, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the bear pen at the Belle Isle Zoo. Two men stand with the bikes in front of the pen, while another group of figures are gathered near the corner of the pen. Signs posted on the pen's bars caution, "Dangerous. Keep Outside Guard Fence." "#94 Bear Pen Belle Isle, 5/6/99," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a miniature park titled "Park of Peace", constructed of painted wood and containing several dolls, figurines, and potted plants. Small labels read, "Please Do Not Feed The Gold Fish" and "Welcome G.A.R." In the background is a poster reading. "Hotel Hermitage Fort". Stamped on verso: Hermitage Hotel, Smith & Jones, Props; Congress and Bates in the Center of Detroit; Rooms $1.00 Up.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, with pedestrians on the paths and Woodward Avenue on the right. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 1, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock reading "Water Power" in Water Works Park, with a pedestrian on the road and the tower in the background. Printed on verso: Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. The Water Works Park occupies a 72 acre lot of ground on Jefferson avenue, is owned by the city and partially occupied by its waterworks pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from Lake St. Clair to the distributing point, and the park is remarkable for its large floral clock. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 5, 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park reading "Standard Time", with pedestrians on the road and the tower and a smokestack in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park. Printed on verso: Floral Clock at Gladwin Park, Detroit, Mich. This Floral Clock is located at Gladwin Park, which contains 75 acres. Here also is found the water pumping station where seventy three million gallons of water are pumped daily for Detroit's supply. The Clock is run by water power. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 4, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with two men in front and a flowerbed in the foreground. Printed on verso: Log Cabin, Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Log Cabin is located at Palmer Park, one of Detroit's Prettiest resting spots, containing 120 acres. The Log Cabin is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided many years ago. One of the features of the Log Cabin is its quaint old furniture. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 28, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Blue monochromatic postcard depicting the Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 20, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the streetcar waiting room at the entrance to Palmer Park with people in front, a stone fountain to the left, and rail tracks in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 2, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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: Grand Circus Park is one of the many beauty spots to be found in the down-town section of the city. The park is surrounded by a number of magnificent buildings, and reading from left to right is the Michigan Conservatory of Music, Church of Our Father, Hotel Tuller, the Charlevoix Apartments and Fine Arts Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 11, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Feb 7, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the floral clock reading "Standard Time" in Water Works Park, with pedestrians on the road and the tower and a smokestack in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lighthouse in the Lake in Palmer Park. Handwritten message on recto and verso, postmarked Sep 6, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard accented in silver glitter depicting the streetcar waiting room at the entrance to Palmer Park with people in front, a stone fountain to the left, and rail tracks in the foreground. Printed on recto: Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 23, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Cass Park with a fountain and pedestrians. Postmarked Sep 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print of a man and woman in a canoe on one of Belle Isle's canals, with a bridge spanning the canal in the background. The photo was taken from the shore, and nearby trees are in the foreground. "#555, May 21, 1904, Thro' the Woods, Bridge and Canoe, Belle Isle," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Pavilion in Clark Park, with the pond in the foreground and several people in view. Printed on verso: "Clark's Park is situated on Clark, Scotten and Dix Avenues. Half of it was donated by John P. Clark in 1890 and the balance purchased by the city. It comprises 23 acres and it one of the many beautiful parks in the city. Band concerts are given at regular intervals during the summer season." Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, and drinking fountain in view and water in the foreground. Postmarked Apr 5, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park, with a smokestack in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 17, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral "Welcome", floral clock and several pedestrians in Water Works Park, with the tower, and two smokestacks in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 21, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on benches nearby and buildings in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 27, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lake in Palmer Park with the Lighthouse in the background. Printed on recto: Copyright, 1900, by Detroit Photographic Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 12, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, with Woodward Avenue, Central United Methodist Church, and people in the background. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Postmarked Oct 13, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park. Postmarked Feb 13, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a group of women engaged in a foot race in Tashmoo Park. A woman in a light colored blouse and dark skirt is in the lead. A crowd of spectators watch from the side of the track. "Race at Tashmoo 1915," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lighthouse in the Lake in Palmer Park, with the Log Cabin in the background. Printed on verso: Light House, Palmer Park, built on land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward-Ave. car line, is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its centre piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 13, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the pond in Clark Park, with people standing nearby and many trees in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park at night, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, and Kresge Building, are in view. A fountain is in the foreground and many cars are on Adams Street. Printed on verso: View of Grand Circus Park, showing Pingree and Maybury Monuments, Central M. E. Church and Y.M.C.A. building. 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 1854 and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 24, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the tower at Gladwin Park. Printed on verso: Tower at Gladwin Park, Detroit, Mich. Located at Gladwin Park consisting of 70 acres of fine floral displays, canals and artificial lakes. Here also is the pumping station with its ponderous machinery which pumps 103,000 gallons of water daily. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned group portrait photograph of the Commissioners of Parks and Boulevards (from left to right) Benjamin R. Hoyt, William Geist, Edward C. Van Leyen, William C. Maybury, Philip H.A. Balsley, and Myrtle P. Hurlbut posed standing beside a covered horse-drawn carriage on a road, with a portion of a large wooded park in the background. The men are identified by handwritten captions on the board to which the photo is mounted. "Between [...] 1898," is also handwritten on the backing. "Park Commissioners," is handwritten on the verso below a label for the Royal Photograph and Publishing Company, with a branch office at 152 Gratiot Avenue.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, and drinking fountain in view and water in the foreground. Printed on verso: Lake at Gladwin Park, Detroit, Mich. Gladwin Park is located out Jefferson Avenue and consists of 75 acres of fine floral display and Lakes. It is a source of Detroit's water supply. The pumping station is located here and pumps 73 million gallons of water daily. It is reached by Jefferson Avenue cars going east. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park surrounded by trees.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Floral Calendar in Water Works Park, with plantings arranged to read "Saturday Sept 27, 1914" and a building in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park reading "Water Power", with pedestrians on the road and the tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 20, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the well in Palmer Park, with a sign above reading, "Visitors are Requested Not to Pick Flowers or Big Ferns. T.W. Palmer" and the Lake in the background. Printed on verso: Rustic Drinking Well, Palmer Park. This land was donated to the City by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer, in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Ave. car line; is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin, which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a bridge over the canal at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 11, 1930.
- Date Issued:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with a snow covered landscape. Printed on recto: Copyrighted 1907, by Otto W. Johnson.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on benches nearby and many trees. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Nov 22, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, with in the Church of Our Father in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Nov 27, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, with pedestrians on the paths and Woodward Avenue on the right. Printed on verso: West Grand Circus Park, the oldest of Detroit's breathing grounds, is situated almost in the center of the city's retail district. Magnificent shade trees are everywhere, real monarchs of the forest that started to grow even before a white man set his foot on what is now the State of Michigan. The Park was set aside in 1854 under the general redistricting of the city. In the foreground is the Statue of the late Hazen S. Pingree, formerly Governor of Michigan. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 11, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a floral American flag in red, white, and blue. (The flag has 45 stars.) Trees, park benches, a small bridge, and several pedestrians are visible in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 9, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a scene in Grand Circus Park with snow covering the ground and Central United Methodist Church in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 26, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people nearby and the Central United Methodist Church in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 6, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of a group of nine people sitting and standing around a picnic table at Belle Isle. The group consists of three men, four women, a girl, and a boy. The girl sits on the ground, while the rest sit on benches. The younger women wear hats, and light colored blouses, while the older woman wears a dark dress. Two of the men wear vests over their shirts, the third wears a tie and suspenders with his shirt. Hats and coats are piled in the foreground on the right. Other picnicers and a pavilion surrounded by flowers are among the trees in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Pavilion and pond in Clark Park, with a flag pole and several people in view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, with pedestrians on the paths and Woodward Avenue on the right. Printed on verso: The Pingree Monument in West Grand Circus Park, was erected in 1904 by popular subscription. The late Hazen S. Pingree was four times Mayor of Detroit, and twice Governor of Michigan. He died June 18th, 1901, aged 60 years. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 27, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard bearing a blue-tinted monochromatic print of a photograph of the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park on the recto. The verso is unused and printed with the mark, "Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co."
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a stone bridge over water in Water Works Park, with a tower in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 23, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 11, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print depicting Riverfront Park at the foot of West Grand Boulevard. A tree-lined oval-shaped island is situated in the center of a driveway. Beyond, a railroad crossing with several raised gates and an elevated flagman's booth can be seen. A two-tiered pavilion is in the background at the waterfront. An embossed seal at the photo's lower left corner reads, "City Photographer" inside of a circle with saw tooth edges. Photo is mounted on beige cardstock.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a bridge over water in Palmer Park with a man standing in the middle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jun 26, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 8, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Casino in Palmer Park from across the Lake, with a few people on a path. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 29, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, and Central United Methodist Church are in view. Printed on verso: "Greater Detroit" Grand Circus Park. This view overlooks Woodward Avenue and West Grand Circus Park, around which is the new Hotel and Office Building centre. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a stone bridge over water in Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 1, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print from a glass plate negative of canoeists on one of Belle Isle's lakes at the start of a canoe parade on August 25, 1906. Passengers and paddlers are in the canoes, along with decorative flags, parasols, and even a pillow decorated with a skull and crossbones. Spectators watch the canoes from the shore on the immediate left, as well as from the further shore in the background on the right. "#766 Start of the Canoe Parade, Belle Isle, Aug. 25 1906, Det. Hist. Museum," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a streetcar on E Jefferson Avenue in front of the Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park. Signs on the streetcar read, "Tourist", "Take This Car to See Detroit in Two Hours", and "1026 Yolande". Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 17, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the tower in Water Works Park, with a dirt road in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Apr 7, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a scene in Grand Circus Park with many trees and two paths, one with a pedestrian on it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a man and woman sitting on a bench in Palmer Park. Dated 6/10/1917
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, surrounded by trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 29, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the hall in the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with rooms gated off and stairs at the far end. Postmarked Feb 12, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 9, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the stone wooden bridge at the mouth of Belle Isle's canal system. Trees line the shore on each side of the bridge. "#613 Sept 13 1904, Bridge (Upper end of Belle Isle)," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an aerial view of Water Works Park, with the Hurlbut Library, roads, trees and waterways visible. In the background is a ship on the Detroit River and Ontario beyond. Printed on verso: Birds'-Eye View, Water Works Park. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its water works pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from the intake pipe in Lake St. Clair to the distributing point. The ponderous machinery can pump 102,000,000 gallons of water in 24 hours. This view was taken from the tower, showing the library in lower left hand corner and Belle Isle in the distance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 16, 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 southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, and Fine Arts Building are in view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 15, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 20, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park, with people sitting on benches, and surrounded by trees. Postmarked Jun 11, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the stone drinking fountains in Water Works Park, with children nearby and water in the foreground. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 2, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Floral Calendar in Water Works Park, with plantings arranged to read "Saturday Sept 27, 1913" and a building in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the exterior of the police station on Belle Isle. as taken from the west. "#93 Police Station, Belle Isle, 5/6/99," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with a group of people standing in front and a flowerbed in the foreground. Printed on verso: Log Cabin, Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Log Cabin, Palmer Park. - Built on land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Avenue car line, is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 5, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of people standing in front of and sitting on top of the Spruce Log in Palmer Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 21, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, and Central United Methodist Church are in view. Printed on recto: [copyright] '15 by C.R. Messinger.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the well in Palmer Park, with a sign above reading, "Visitors are Requested Not to Pick Flowers or Big Ferns. T.W. Palmer" and the Lake in the background. Printed on verso: Old Well, On Log Cabin Farm, Palmer Park. This land was donated to the City by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer, in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Ave. car line; is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin, which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a man and two women sitting on the ground at Tashmoo Park. In the background is a pavilion.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, and Hotel Tuller are in view. Cars are parked on Adams Street and Streetcars are on Woodward Avenue. Printed on verso: Whitney, Statler and Tuller Hotel Buildings, Detroit, Mich. Grand Circus Park is one of Detroit's smallest parks. It extends in a circle on both sides of Woodward Avenue. It contains two fountain and statues and is surrounded by many of Detroit's latest skyscrapers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 30, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in a pond at Water Works Park, with the tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 19, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 28, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Liberty Bell suspended in Palmer Park with several people on a path in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino in Palmer Park from across the Lake, with parked cars and people in view. Printed on verso: Palmer Park, where light house is located is a restful retreat of 120 acres and is located seven miles out Woodward avenue. One of the delightful features is its Log Cabin with its quaint furniture. It has many acres of woods, children's playgrounds and a casino where refreshments are served. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 4, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with table, chairs, piano, and fireplace in view. Printed on verso: Log Cabin, Palmer Park. - Built on land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Avenue car line, is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Postmarked Sep 4, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral American flag in Water Works Park with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 2, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society