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- Description:
- Postcard. View is of the front of the Detroit Institute of the Arts from a long three-quarter view. Back reads, "525--The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan. One of the few municipally owned museums in the country, the building is unique in arrangement and installation of the interior. It is divided into three main wings--European, Asiatic and American, with the arts of each period shown in appropriate settings. It is of early Renaissance architecture." Additional text on the verso reads, "Color by Dick Koehler. United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Curtichcolor ® Art-Creation From Color Transparencies (Reg. U.S.A. Pat. Off."
- Date Issued:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a resort at the St. Clair Flats at night, with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jan 13, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting many swimmers at the beach on Belle Isle, with a pier extended into the Detroit River. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 8, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view of ships along the riverfront with the Detroit River in the foreground and the downtown skyline in the background. Signs read "J.T. Wing & Co.", "Henkel's Flour", "Freeman, Delamater & Co.", and "Elysian Manufacturing Co." Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with a woman walking in front. Printed on verso: Horticultural Bldg. and Aquarium, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich. The Horticulture Building at Belle Isle is well worth seeing. It is stored with rare and beautiful shrubs and flowers, which has taken the Park and Boulevard Commission years to collect. It is situated near the center of the island and is thronged with visitors the year around. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 19, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color D.M. Ferry and Company postcard printed with an illustration of three carrots. Printed on verso: Office of D.M. Ferry & Co. Seedsmen, Detroit, Mich. Our Agent, Mr. G.H. Walker will call on you soon for the purpose of settling the past season's Seed Account and receiving your esteemed orders for the coming year. If you have any of our seeds out on commission, please call them in at once, so as to be prepared to close the account. Respectfully, D.M. Ferry & Co. Postmarked Aug 11, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicts the Gleaners' Building from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Palmer Street. Printed on the verso, "The ancient order of Gleaners' Building, corner of Woodward and Palmer Avenues, is one of the most imposing office buildings in the city. The Grecian style of architecture has been followed throughout. The exterior of the building is of Bedford stone, and the massive columns in front were turned from solid block, each weighing twelve tone. Printed message read: "Dear Friend: -- I have no means of knowing at present whether you aided us in our fight with the Binder Twine Trust of not, but I do know that your interest is with the Prison Factory and not with the 'Trust.' A telegram just received from Jackson says that the Twine has all been disposed of, and for the third time the organized farmers have won over the Trust and Organized Dealers. Just think of it! Three Million Pounds of Twine --Fifteen Hundred Tons--handled direct from factory to farmer. That is what we 'Gleaners' call Co-operation. If you have helped us, thanks; if you want our help at any time, just let us know. Sincerely, Gleaner Clearing House Association." Postmarked Jul 2, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view of the Ford plant in Highland Park. A water tower, and six American flags are visible. Handwritten message on verso reads "It is the only car on the streets.", postmarked Sep 18, 1913. Printed on verso: Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Mich. The Ford Motor Company is located at Highland Park and can be reached by taking Woodward Avenue Cars marked Log Cabin. There are more Fords made than any other car in the World, and much credit is given Henry Ford for his earnest efforts to make Detroit the Automobile City.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 the Detroit Public Library from the corner of Farmer Street and Gratiot Avenue, with commercial buildings in the background, and cars and pedestrians on the street. Printed on verso: The Detroit Public Library. Situated at Gratiot Avenue and Farmer Street, 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 Feb 9, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
