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- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Majestic Building from Campus Martius, with the Soldier's and Sailors' Monument, City Hall, a moonlight tower, streetcars and pedestrians visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 11, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Monroe Street at Campus Martius, facing northeast. In view are many pedestrians, cars, Merrill Fountain, and a sign reading "Bond's". Printed on verso: Monroe Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Monroe Avenue is Detroit's Great Amusement thoroughfare. Here are located the Temple, Family, Columbia Royale and National Theatres; also any number of Nickel Shows. The electric display at night is very brilliant and here we follow the crowd in the evening. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 15, 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard showing an elevated view of City Hall and the Majestic Building from the Pontchartrain Hotel. Above the City Hall entrance is a large "WELCOME" sign.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled, "Campus Martius, The Hub of Detroit, Mich." The elevated view of Campus Martius depicts the Bagley Memorial Fountain in the foreground, the Majestic Building is behind the greenspace, and the Detroit Opera House is in the central right background. Streetcars, automobiles, and pedestrians line the thoroughfare. Printed on verso, "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich. Campus Martius is a public square, located in the center of the business section of Detroit. It was named by Judge Woodward in 1806, the word meaning military camp." The date of the postcard is determined by the postmark on verso, not when the postcard was produced.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a view along Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius, with a biplane superimposed onto the image. In view are the Majestic Building, Detroit Opera House and pedestrians. Signs read, "H.C. Weber & Co", "Gray & Worcester", "Wright, Kay & Co", and "Weil & Co". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 23, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Campus Martius Park facing northeast. In view are the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Wayne County Building, Cadillac Square, Monroe Block and many pedestrians. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 11, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Campus Martius, facing west. In the background are City Hall, the Hammond BUilding and Ford Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for the "Greater Detroit March and Two Step", by Joseph P. Leib, published by the composer. Dedicated to Honorable William B. Thompson. The back cover and two interior pages advertise The Leib School of Music and Dramatic Arts. Cover features a photo image of Campus Martius from the Detroit Publishing Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Campus Martius, facing west. In view are the Hammond Building, Bagley Memorial Fountain, City Hall, and Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Printed on verso: The Detroit City Hall in which are located the administrative offices of the city, was erected in 1869. It is a handsome and substantial stone structure, situated on Woodward Avenue, between Fort street and Lafayette Avenue, occupying an entire block. The city spent $50,000 remodeling the interior in 1906. To the left is shown Fort street, west one of the leading business thoroughfares and which connects the heart of the city with the immense manufacturing establishments in Delray and other down-river industries. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting an elevated north facing view of Campus Martius, with many pedestrians, streetcars, and a moonlight tower. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall, Majestic Building and views along Woodward Avenue and Fort Street from Campus Martius. In the foreground is the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Cadillac Square from Campus Martius, with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. White margin on the right side. Signs read " Sim Ko Coffee" and "Grand Central Hotel".
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Detroit", words by William Edgar Springer, music by J. H. Hahn, published by W. E. Springer. Cover features a photo image of Campus Martius.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of the Cadillaqua Automobile Parade on Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius. The street is lined with spectators, and automobiles, streetcars, the Soldier's and Sailors' Monument, and Hotel Pontchartrain are visible. A sign in the background reads, "Canadian Pacific; Pere Marquette". Printed on recto: Pesha Photo
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting Campus Martius facing northwest. In view are City Hall, the Majestic Building, Bagley Memorial Fountain, and many pedestrians. A biplane and airship have been superimposed on the sky. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 26, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled, "Soldiers Monument, City Hall, and Dime Bank Building, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows an elevated view of Campus Martius and Woodward Avenue in the foreground with the Old City Hall and other downtown buildings in the background. Fort Street can be seen on the left side of the Old City Hall and a small corner of Michigan Avenue can be seen to the right. Beneath the picture, there is a colored pennant along with the words "We Are All Well at Detroit; Trust You Are the Same." The date of the postcard is based upon the postmark date.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Campus Martius, facing east, with the Monroe Block, Cadillac Square Building, Wayne County building, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, First National Building, and an advertisement for Fisk Tires in view. The streets are filled with pedestrians, cars and streetcars. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked June 13, 1922.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a crowd gathered at Campus Martius for the return of the 32nd Infantry Division from World War I. Printed on recto: Black's
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of City Hall, the Dime Building, Majestic Building, and Book-Cadillac Hotel from Campus Martius. The street is full of pedestrians, automobiles, and streetcars.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard