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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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, and Hotel Tuller are in view. Cars are parked on Adams Street and Streetcars are on Woodward Avenue. Printed on verso: Whitney, Statler and Tuller Hotel Buildings, Detroit, Mich. Grand Circus Park is one of Detroit's smallest parks. It extends in a circle on both sides of Woodward Avenue. It contains two fountain and statues and is surrounded by many of Detroit's latest skyscrapers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 30, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 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.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view from the Ford Building, facing northwest. In view are the Cadillac Hotel and businesses along Washington Boulevard, Michigan Avenue, and Lafayette Boulevard. Signs read "The Gayety", "Summerfield & Hecht", "San Telmo Cigar Mfg. Co.", and "Parisian Laundry Co." In the background is Grand River Avenue. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 28, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 Grand Circus Park, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, Kresge Building, and Fine Arts Building are in view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 15, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photograph showing a panoramic view of Detroit's River Front in 1905. The photograph was used as a reference photo for an illustration for a print issued by the Detroit News. The panoramic view features the Detroit River in the foreground with several ships traversing the river. Notable buildings visible include the Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Majestic Building, and the Wayne County Building. The photograph is mounted on grey paper which is mounted on linen.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
