Cadillaqua, A National Glad Time! The Greatest Water Fete and Carnival in History

Description:

Cadillaqua pamphlet. A staple-bound pamphlet concerning Cadillaqua, the celebration of Detroit's 211th birthday in 1912. The cover reads "A National Glad Time! Cadillaqua, the Greatest Fete and Carnival in History, Detroit, July 22-27, 1912, four days and five nights every year." The pamphlet is printed in red and black ink on beige paper. The cover depicts a woman in a clown suit riding atop a sea serpent as well as Cadillac's coat of arms. The interior describes the plans for the celebration as well as provides a brief history of the city with small illustrations in the corners of the pages.

Date Issued:

1912-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Cadillaqua, Events, Festivals, Parades, and Pamphlets

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/195F5662-2877-49C9-9C5D-264575376697