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- Color postcard depicting an elevated view from the Ford Building at night, facing northeast. In view are the Merrill Fountain, Opera House, Monroe Street, and Hotel Pontchartrain. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 28, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting children standing in the water at the shore of Belle Isle. Printed on verso: With the Kids at Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot is an Island in the Detroit River connected 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 boats of over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. A fine Zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,600,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a jack-o'-lantern looking at a woman who is holding a partially peeled apple. Illustrated by Bernhardt Wall. Copyright by International Art Pub. Co., New York City Printed on verso: A jolly Hallowe'en party can easily be turned into a frosty affair if the wrong refreshments are served. Order a case of Detroit Bohemian Beer and take no chances. Absolutely pure, wonderfully delicious flavor. Detroit Brewing Co. Bottling Department
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Tuller from Grand Circus Park at the corner of Park Avenue and Bagley Street, with cars and pedestrians visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 28, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Officers' Row at Fort Wayne with three children on the sidewalk and several large trees. Printed on verso: Officers' Row, Fort Wayne. Situated inside the limits of Detroit, on the banks of the river, is historic Fort Wayne, one of the regular posts of the United States army. A portion of the fortifications dates back to the territorial days, including the old barracks and a winding maze of subterranean passages leading to the magazine. The officers' quarters face the parade ground, which slopes down to the river. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 24, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting many people on the beach at the Bath House on Belle Isle. In the background is the Detroit Yacht Club. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 20, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Aquarium on Belle Isle, with a large crowd of people in front and the Conservatory in the background. Printed on verso: The Aquarium on Belle Isle is one of the most interesting attractions on the island. During the summer months it is visited by thousands of people daily. The Park & Boulevard Commission spared no expense to make it the finest of its kind in the country. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 28, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Mrs. Barbara J. Dennis. Printed on recto: Mrs. B.J. Dennis wishes to announce her connection with the Reynard Fur Co. Broadway & Gratiot. Smart up-to-date millinery at popular prices. Opening Days, Thursday & Friday Sept. 19th & 20th. Postmarked Sep 18, 1907
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard depicting the Knights of the Maccabees Temple from Woodward Avenue. A tall leafless tree stands in the foreground. Handwritten note on verso. Postmarked Aug. 22 1912. Handwritten message on verso reads: Dear Mary, The Furniture came yesterday, and it was in the house today, three or four chairs are broken. I will tell you more about it tomorrow night in a letter, one of them is a dining chair, "Hard Luck". Do you want a trunk yet? […] has one here that he wants to sell, he wants a larger one. I think his is about the right size. I think he will let me have it for about $1.50 or $2.00. Let me know. - Herbert"
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with pedestrians and automobiles in view along the tree-lined road. Printed on verso: Belle Isle Bridge Approach, Detroit, Mich. There is a continual stream of Vehicles and Automobiles crossing the bridge to Belle Isle during the summer months to enjoy the twenty-five miles of fine macadamized driveways that border the shore and pierce the forests of this beautiful Park Considered the finest in the country. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 14, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
