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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting the ice fountain on Washington Boulevard by Michigan Avenue, as viewed facing north. The Book Building prior to the addition of the Book Tower rises in the background. "Frozen fountain in Washington Blvd park, Winter 1918," handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting the ice fountain on Washington Boulevard by Michigan Avenue, as viewed facing north. The Book Building prior to the addition of the Book Tower rises in the background. "Frozen fountain in Washington Blvd park, Winter 1918," handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration the never-completed second Book Tower building set to be 81 floors, which would have made it the tallest building in the world at the time. Plans for the building were cancelled with the onset of the Stock Market crash and Great Depression. Front of the card reads, "Book Tower, 81 Floors, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "The new Book Tower is at Washington Boulevard, Park Place and State St. The Tower is 873 feet in the air-81 floors-the tallest building in the world. A fitting monument exemplifying the confidence of Mr. J.B. Book, Jr. in Detroit." It is interesting to note that the postcard refers to the building as if it is already constructed. The Curt Teich and Company logo is also printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Linen postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Building in vibrant colors. Front reads, "Book Building, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "One of Detroit's famous landmarks, the Book Building is at Washington Boulevard and Grand River Avenue, in the busy heart of downtown Detroit. It is one of Detroit's well-known architectural giants. Pub. By Arcadia Greeting Card Co., Detroit Michigan. A 'Colourpicture' Publication, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A. K2747"
- Date Issued:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Tower at night. Front reads, "The Book Tower At Night, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Real photo postcard depicting a photograph of the Book Tower. Front reads, "Book Tower, Detroit, Mich." On the back is hand-written, "Book Tower Bldg erected 1920, 38 stories." "Grogan Photo - Danville, Illinois," is printed on the verso. The photograph is a black and white front on view. Several other smaller buildings can be seen including Weil & Co. Furniture.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Building and Tower. Front reads, "Book Building and Tower, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "Book Building and Tower, Detroit, Mich. Is located at Washington Boulevard and Grand River Avenue in the heart of the hotel and shopping district. The Book Building and Tower is the tallest building in Michigan, 475 feet above grade, 36 stories and contains 900 offices and 70 shops." The Curt Teich logo is printed on the verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
