Monroe Ave., Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Monroe Street from Campus Martius. In view are many pedestrians, streetcars, the Merrill Fountain, Detroit Opera House, Temple Theatre, Hotel Ste. Claire, a moonlight tower, and signs reading "Wonderland Vaudeville" and "For Mayor Wm. B. Thompson, The Peoples Candidate". Printed on verso: Monroe Avenue. The business center of Detroit is the Campus Martius, situated at the convergence of Lafayette, Monroe, Michigan and Woodward Avenues. It was reserved as a breathing spot in the "Governor and Judges" plan, adopted for the city in its early history and has been beautified by a fountain, donated by Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer. On its front the City Hall, Majestic Building, Detroit and Temple theaters and other prominent factors in the city life. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 22, 1909.

Date Issued:

1909-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Monroe Street and Campus Martius

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/DCBA18FC-DFFA-4B74-B097-208988183302