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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Ste. Claire from the corner of Monroe and Randolph Streets, with pedestrians in front and four American flags flying from the upper stories. Printed on verso: The Hotel Ste. Claire, Monroe and Randolph Streets, dates back to 1892, when it was built by the Brush estate. It is a modern hostelry in every way, and contains 102 rooms for guests. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 17, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Sepia-toned photographic postcard depicting an early fire engine being pulled by three white horses south on Woodward Avenue through Grand Circus Park, as spectators line the sidewalk to watch. In addition to the driver, a firefighter sits in the front of the engine while another holds onto the rear. The photo was taken near Park Street and Woodward Avenue, facing north. Central United Methodist Church, and the Hotel Wolverine are visible in the background. "Photo by Straghota" printed in lower left. The verso has extensive handwritten notes: 1920 Last Run at corner of Woodward & Adams Ave. Methodist Church in background & Wolverine Hotel also in background. Engine #9 Engine Seat- Harry Neville Engine at backend- George Moore Driver- Engine Weight - 6 tons Ball bearings in the wheels 3 men could turn engine around Hard rubber tires on engine. 20 lbs. steam on engine at all times.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 8, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a carpet and drapery display at Elliott-Taylor-Woolfenden Co. "'Phostint' Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat Off. Made Only by Detroit Publishing Co." is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting McKinley School in Wyandotte. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 9, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Belle Isle Bridge over the Detroit River, with a boy standing on the shore in the foreground. Printed on verso: Belle Isle Bridge, connecting the main land with Belle Isle, Detroit's largest pleasure spot, is half a mile in length and spans the Detroit river at a height of 30 feet. It forms the connecting link over which thousands of pleasure seekers on foot, in carriages and automobiles pass on every pleasant day. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 28, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a large crowd gathered in Cadillac Square for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. A band is assembled on a stage in front of a replica of the Statue of Liberty. In the background are many parked cars, the County Building, and a sign reading "Schroeder Paint & Glass Co." Printed on recto: Black's Detroit Handwritten message on verso reads, "This Liberty Forum is on Cadillac Square and is lit up every night."
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting many people canoeing on a Belle Isle lake. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 29, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Campus Martius Showing Dime Savings Bank, Detroit, Mich." The view looks westward to the Old City Hall and Majestic Building. The Dime Savings Bank Building can be seen in the left background. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument can be seen near the center of the image. Pedestrians and streetcars are also visible. The date of the postcard is based upon the postmark date.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
