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- Description:
- Black and white print of a photograph of President Theodore Roosevelt riding through Cadillac Square in a carriage surround by an entourage of horses and carriages behind him. A large crowd is gathered on either side of the parade. Several of the buildings in the background are decorated with banners. "Pres. Theo. Roosevelt in carriage Sept. 25, 1902 Cadillac Square" is written on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white photo taken of Campus Martius and Cadillac Square from an elevated position on City Hall, facing west. The Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument stands in the center of the frame. Along the north side of Cadillac Square are the Second Williams Block topped with a Walker and Company sign for Goodrich Tires, Stilwill's Cafe, a candy store, the Burns Hotel, and other signs advertising Diamond Tires and Altes Lager. The Pontchartrain Hotel stands on the south side of Cadillac Square. To the west at the far end of Cadillac Square is the Wayne County Building. Three streetcars pass in the foreground, pedestrians mill about, and cars are parked in front of the Pontchartrain Hotel. "Cadillac Sq. 1914," is printed in the lower left.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print depicting the construction of the Central Market Building in Campus Martius on Michigan Grand Avenue or Cadillac Square. Before it stands the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, missing the eagle statues on its lowest pedestals. To the left of the Central Market building is McLennan and Company Dry Goods. On the opposite side is the Russell House, which also houses M. Horowitz and Company Crockery, and the Russell House Bazaar. A business advertising "wholesale liquors," is visible further down Cadillac. The photo is mounted on beige cardstock and has "1880" written on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Cadillac Square, facing west. In view are the Ford Building, Pontchartrain Hotel, City Hall, Gayety Theatre, Gregory Mayer & Thom Co. Building, and many cars parked in the street. Printed on verso: Cadillac Square runs east from Campus Martius to County Building and was named after the founder of Detroit, Antoine Laumet de La Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac chair is located on the West, which was formerly the site of the Old City Hall, built in 1835 and occupied until 1871 as the seat of Civic Authority. Cadillac arrived in Detroit July 24th, 1701. On that day, under the patronage of Louis XIV and protected by the Flag of France, the City of Detroit, then called Fort Pontchartrain, was founded.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting an elevated view of Cadillac Square, facing east from Campus Martius. In view are a moonlight tower, the Monroe Block, Wayne County Building, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, and Russell House.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a replica of the Statue of Liberty in Cadillac Square which is decorated for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. Cars are packed along the street. The base of the statue reads "They Died For Liberty" followed by a list of names. In the background is the County Building and a water tank. Printed on recto: Black's Detroit
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Postcard. Illustration of Cadillac Square. Front reads, "Cadillac Square, looking East from City Hall, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "Cadillac Square, Detroit, Mich. Cadillac Square runs east from Campus Martius to County Building and was named after the founder of Detroit. Antoine de Laumet De La Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac Chair is located on the west, which was formerly the site of the Old City Hall, built in 1836 and occupied until 1871 as the seat of Civic Authority. Cadillac arrived in Detroit July 24, 1701. On that day, under patronage the of Louis XIV, the City of Detroit, then called for Pontchartrain was founded..." The card was mailed and the postmark on back reads, "Detroit, Nov. 30, 2:30 pm, 1914, Mich." The one sign that can be read reads, "Turkish Trophies."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view of Cadillac Square, facing east from Campus Martius. Streetcars, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Monroe Block, Wayne County Building, and Russell House are visible.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Campus Martius Park at dusk, facing east. In view are the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Wayne County Building, Cadillac Square, Monroe Block and many pedestrians. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
