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1. Bird's Eye View of East Side, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view from Campus Martius, facing northeast. In view are Monroe Street, the Wayne County Building, Cadillac Square, Hotel Pontchartrain, and signs reading "Fatima Cigarettes", and "Goodrich Tires". Printed on verso: Bird's Eye View of East Side, Detroit, Mich. This View shows three of the Main Thoroughfares of Detroit, Cadillac Square at Right, Gratwit [sic] Avenue in Center and Monroe Avenue at left giving a general view of the East Side of Detroit. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 16, 1916.
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

2. Detroit, Mich. at Night, From the Ford Building

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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

3. Skyscrapers surrounding West Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, Fine Arts Building, and Central United Methodist Church are in view. Printed on verso: Skyscrapers Surrounding West Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich. Grand Circus Park is located at the very heart of the City. Recently many high buildings have been built around it. It contained statues of Hazen S. Pingree and Wm. C. Maybury and is a great resting spot in the summer. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 23, 1918.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

4. Water Front, Detroit, Mich.

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Black and white postcard depicting the downtown skyline from across the Detroit River. In view are docked ships and the Wayne County Building. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 30, 1908.
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1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

5. Bird's Eye View, showing the Heart of Detroit, Mich

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view at Campus Martius, facing northwest. In view are City Hall, the Dime Building, W Fort Street, and the Majestic Building. The streets are filled with cars and pedestrians. Printed on verso: Bird's Eye View, Showing the Heart of Detroit, Mich. The Majestic Building at the right is one of Detroit's first skyscrapers. The high building in rear of City Hall is the Dime Bank building recently built. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 11, 1919.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

6. Birds-eye View of Detroit, Mich., out Gratiot Ave.

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Color postcard depicting an elevated view of downtown, facing northeast along Gratiot Avenue. In view are Hudson's in the lower left corner and a building on the corner of Farmer Street with a sign on the roof reading "P & B". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 13, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

7. Business Centre from Ford Building, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting a view from the Ford Building, facing north. In view are Capitol Park, Majestic Building, and City Hall. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 6, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

8. From The Ford Bldg. Detroit

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Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of downtown from the Ford Building, facing northeast. In view are the Hotel Pontchartrain, Cadillac Square, Wayne County Building, and E Congress Street. Signs read "Goebel Building Offices", "Horseman Cigar Co.", and "American Paint & Glass Co." Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 2, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

9. View of Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park at night, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, and Kresge Building, are in view. A fountain is in the foreground and many cars are on Adams Street. Printed on verso: View of Grand Circus Park, showing Pingree and Maybury Monuments, Central M. E. Church and Y.M.C.A. building. This park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and is situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward avenue. This park was set aside by the city 1854 and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 24, 1919.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

10. "Greater Detroit" Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, and Central United Methodist Church are in view. Printed on verso: "Greater Detroit" Grand Circus Park. This view overlooks Woodward Avenue and West Grand Circus Park, around which is the new Hotel and Office Building centre. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1915.
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society