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- Image of the north side of Western Knitting Mills, here referred to as Chapman Woolen Mill. The Western Knitting Mills factory was built in 1896 and produced knitted goods until 1939. The building was later owned by the McAleer Manufacturing Company, later known as the Higbie Manufacturing Company, and then ITT Higbie. In 1994 the Rochester Mills Beer Company restored the building and it now operates as a restaurant and brewery. Addressed to Mrs. Beatrice Falk of New Haven, Michigan, from B. Chevett. (RRP-311) Ray Russell Postcard Collection
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- Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Rochester Hills Public Library and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Data Provider:
- Oakland County Historical Resources and Rochester Hills Public Library
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Campus Martius, facing northwest, and showing City Hall, Majestic Building, Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Bagley Memorial Fountain, and a view along Fort Street. Copyright 1902 By Detroit Photographic Co. Postmarked 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two men loading a refrigerator at the back of a GMC pickup. In the foreground, a seated woman watches from inside a house. Printed on verso: Blue Chip GMC Trucks, 100 Series, 5000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight, 125 HP 6-cylinder or 155 HP V-8 Engine, Hydra-Matic or Conventional Transmission. Litho in U.S.A.
- Date Issued:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Bath House on Belle Isle, with a few people standing in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 27, 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:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and in the foreground is a round flowerbed. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle Park contains about 700 acres and has cost Detroit including bridge leading to it about $2,000,000. It has beautiful lawns and Floral displays, also many miles of driveways and canals. It has a Zoo, Horticultural Building and Aquarium. Refreshments are served at both Casino and Pavillion. It was bought from the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians for eight Barrels of rum, three rolls of tobacco, six pounds of vermillion and a belt of wampum, by Lieutenant Mc Dougall in 1769. In 1879, 110 years afterward it was sold to Detroit for $200,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 26, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle filled with visitors and lined with tanks of fish. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Public Library from the corner of Library Street and Gratiot Avenue, with people on the steps. Printed on recto: copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with pedestrians on a bridge behind them. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 5, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the old Post Office from the corner of W Fort and Shelby Streets, with a bicycle parked in front. Printed on recto: Published by Black's Detroit, Mich. Handwritten message on recto reads "The finest building", postmarked May, 16, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
