Black and white photo taken of Campus Martius and Cadillac Square from an elevated position on City Hall, facing west

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Description:

Black and white photo taken of Campus Martius and Cadillac Square from an elevated position on City Hall, facing west. The Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument stands in the center of the frame. Along the north side of Cadillac Square are the Second Williams Block topped with a Walker and Company sign for Goodrich Tires, Stilwill's Cafe, a candy store, the Burns Hotel, and other signs advertising Diamond Tires and Altes Lager. The Pontchartrain Hotel stands on the south side of Cadillac Square. To the west at the far end of Cadillac Square is the Wayne County Building. Three streetcars pass in the foreground, pedestrians mill about, and cars are parked in front of the Pontchartrain Hotel. "Cadillac Sq. 1914," is printed in the lower left.

Date Issued:

1914-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Views

Subject Topic:

Campus Martius, Cadillac Square, Downtown, Wayne County Building, and Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/ADD8C89C-DD71-49A9-BBE9-363517242151