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- Description:
- Color postcard accented with glitter depicting the TASHMOO and EXCELSIOR along the riverfront.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the large pumping station in Water Works Park, with towers in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 31, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park, with the Hazen S. Pingree Monument, Central United Methodist Church, Y.M.C.A., pedestrians, cars and a streetcar on Woodward Avenue, and the William Cotter Maybury Monument in view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 18, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Lake Takoma on Belle Isle, with the Skating Pavilion in the background and several canoes on the water. Printed on verso: Pavilion Lake, Belle Isle. The canals of Belle Isle, Detroit's foremost pleasure ground, form an animated picture every pleasant summer day. The city is one of the greatest canoeing towns in the world and the canals and small lakes of Belle Isle offer the canoeist a veritable paradise. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard printed with a photograph of Boblo Island mascots, Bobbie the bear and Louie the lion, posing in front of a garden near the edge of the island beside one of the docked Boblo boats. The recto has a white border with the Boblo Island logo at the bottom. "One of the many attractions that can be found on this beautiful Canadian island amusement park. Accessible only by boat, Boblo Island offers many exciting rides, shows and attractions for the entire family." is printed on the verso. The card's photography and published in credited to Freestyle Photo-Graphics on the verso; no date is listed.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many people in front. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 1, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne County Building from the corner of Randolph and E Congress Streets.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting buildings of the Michigan Alkali Company in Wyandotte. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 28, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Capitol Park, with a fountain, pedestrians, and a view down Griswold Street. Signs read, "John Winter & Co. General Insurance", and "Dean, Godfrey & Co, Interior Decorators". On the left is the Chamber of Commerce Building. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked May 13, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
