Black and white photographic print of the façade of The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store located at the corner of Woodward and Gratiot Avenues

Description:

Print. Black and white photographic print of the façade of The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store located at the corner of Woodward and Gratiot Avenues. The image, taken from an elevated view, features Hudson's as well as neighboring retailer, Himelhoch's. Signage affixed to the façade of Hudson's reads, "Buy Victory Loan Bonds Until We Cancel It!" Several pedestrians are visible on the street corner. Automobiles are visible parked along the curb in front of the retailer. Herbst Clothing neighbors Hudson's on the southeast side of the building; American flags are visible affixed to the facade. The name of the photography studio, and geographic location are embossed on the bottom of the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit." Also, the date is hand-written on the verso, "4-18-19."

Date Issued:

1919-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Business/Stores/Retail

Subject Topic:

J.L. Hudson Company, Hudson's, Department Store, and Woodward

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/44C9B00E-BFC9-4F66-AB44-650059362326