Mounted sepia-toned photographic print depicting the north end of Campus Martius as viewed from an elevated position

Description:

Mounted sepia-toned photographic print depicting the north end of Campus Martius as viewed from an elevated position. Roesink Clothes, the Detroit Opera House, Norton and Company, Bond's Clothes, Kaufman Hats, United Cigars, a restaurant with a sign that simply reads, "Lunch," are in the midground. The Merrill Fountain, the bust of Governor John Judson Bagley, a tent labeled "War Camp Community Service," pedestrians, automobiles, small buses, and electric streetcars are visible in Campus Martius. Along Monroe Street in the background are the Ste. Clair Hotel, Garry's Clothes Shop, the Palace Theatre, the National Theatre, Dr. Pilmore's Dentists, and the other pool halls, and loan offices of the Monroe Block. Billboards for the Thompson Auto Company and Velvet Tobacco are posted. The photo is affixed to a heavy black cardstock backing, and remnants of blue tape surround it. "Walker & Co. Electric Sign" is handwritten along the bottom of the matting. "1918" is handwritten on the verso.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

World War I, Campus Martius, Detroit Opera House, Merrill Fountain, Bust of Governor John Judson Bagley, Electric Streetcars, Monroe Street, Palace Theatre, National Theatre, Monroe Block, and Storefronts

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/3DBD37C5-6691-4CB4-A156-518018315048