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- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting Woodward Avenue decorated for the Elks National Convention parade, with cars and pedestrians in the street, and the Majestic Building to the left. Business signs read, "Sanders", "Herbst", "Howland & Uhlik", and "Illinois Central Railroad". Printed on recto: Pesha Photo
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the VICTORIA approaching the docks at the foot of Woodward Avenue, with Windsor in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 26, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. View of the old Detroit Art Museum on Jefferson Ave. Front reads, "Art Museum, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "The Detroit Museum of Art was built by popular subscription of the citizens of Detroit, at a cost of $225,000 in 1887. Its maintenance is paid for by the city and is open daily to public. Its collection of art is valued at $500,000, and includes the Stearns Oriental Collection, one of the best in the world; the James E. Scripps collection, of old masters, and large representations of the work of modern artists. Lectures to which the public is admitted free of charge are given regularly by the director and others."
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a large crowd gathered in Cadillac Square for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. Several people are assembled on a stage in front of a replica of the Statue of Liberty. The base of the statue reads, "They Died for Liberty" followed by a list of names. In the background are the County Building, and a signs reading "Schroeder Paint & Glass Co.", "Piedmont", and "Higher Grade Burlesque". Printed on recto: "Black's"
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many people in front. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 1, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a view along Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, facing north towards a ferry in the Detroit River. Commercial buildings and pedestrians line the street. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jun 6, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Field House on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Sep 4, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Joe Bedore's Hotel from the St. Clair River with many people in front and around a pier filled with small boats.. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 13, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Tuller from the corner of Park Avenue and W Adams Street, with automobiles on the street and people standing near the entrance. Printed on recto: Roof Garden Café; Fire Proof; European Plan; Rate $1.50 Up for Room with Bath. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 11, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
