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- Black and white postcard depicting the Manufacturers National Bank Building from the corner of Shelby and West Fort Streets, with many pedestrians and parked cars. Printed on verso: Designed by Stanford White, the Main Office of Manufacturers National Bank stands on the ground where, on Jul 11, 1796, was enacted the closing scene of the War of Independence - the evacuation of Fort Lernoult by British troops.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Blue monochromatic postcard depicting a view along the south side of West Fort Street at Shelby Street. In view are the State Savings Bank, Penobscot Building, and Hammond Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 11, 1908. A. C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. And Leipzig. Made in Germany
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the Dime Building on the corner of Griswold and West Fort Streets. Printed on verso: Dime Bank Bldg., Detroit, Mich. The Dime Savings Bank Bldg., Cor. Of Fort St West and Griswold St. is erected on the site formerly occupied by the Walker Bldg. For many years a Baptists church occupied this plot. This is one of the finest skyscrapers in the country, of ornate design and twenty-two stories in height. The building cost $1,500,000. Pub. by United News Corp, Detroit, Mich. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 12, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Color postcard depicting the State Savings Bank and Penobscot Building from the corner of West Fort and Shelby Streets, with pedestrians and a horse-drawn buggy. Handwritten message on recto. "Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2139, 'Detroit, Mich.' Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen" is printed on the verso, along with addresses and July 25, 1907 postmark.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society