Search Constraints
« Previous |
561 - 570 of 689
|
Next »
Search Results
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Book Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Stacks of books are displayed on a table in the right foreground, and include copies of the, "Tom Swift" series. Also, books are ornamentally stacked adjacent to, on book shelves, and atop the book shelves in preparation for book week. Signage affixed to the wall reads, "Hudson's Book Week, _____ 15th to 20th, 1920." The name of the photographer and his geographic location is stamped on the verso, "H.W. Brooks, Detroit."
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of the J.L. Hudson Company Band, gathered together on the steps of the Belle Isle Casino. Musicians are seated with their instruments in the first row, and others, including a police officer, waiters, and bartenders are gathered behind. Hand-written on the verso, "J.L. Hudson Band - Belle Isle Casino - 1893."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken of the a group of twelve men, most with raised beer mugs, posted around a table holding a cask outside of the John Kar Cafe located at 2166 West Jefferson Avenue, near the Solvay Process Company plant. "John Kar Saloon South side of West Jefferson at Solvay Entrance 1908," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print on fabric backing depicting a Michigan Highway Adv. Co. sign advertising White Motor Sales that reads, "White Motor Sales, 1899 East Jefferson, White Trucks for Economy, ¾ Ton to 5 Ton Capacity". The sign is mounted to a metal driveway gate. In the background is a barn.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display featuring Hoover Vacuum's available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin stands on the left side of the window, and appears to be admiring the differing styles of vacuums which are placed around an embroidered chair, a wringing table, and ornamented room partition. Signage on the far right side of the window features a floral print and reads, "Grosse Pointe and Eastern Michigan Horticultural Society FLOWER SHOW, November 10, 11, 12, 1922, Belle Isle Casino, Free to Public." Also, smaller signage in the central foreground reads, "The J.L. Hudson Company." The name of the photography studio and geographic location are stamped on the verso, "Smith Brothers, Commercial Photographers, Arcadia Bldg., Woodward & Stimson, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a street view of the J.L. Hudson Clothier located in The Detroit Opera House on Woodward Avenue, Campus Martius, Detroit. A series of gentleman are visible standing on the sidewalk outside the retail store; a horse carriage is visible parked on the street adjacent to the clothier. Neighboring Hudson's and the Opera House are other retailers including Hull Brothers, and Roehm & Wright. Handwritten on the verso, "First Store of J.L. Hudson Co. - Photo taken in 1883."
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Black and white print of a glass-plate negative of a street view of the west side of Woodward Avenue, looking north, between Clifford and Park, as noted on the verso. Many businesses neighbor the thoroughfare including Newton Annis Furs; Grinnell Brothers Pianos; Washington Arcade; Germain Pianos; and Keenan and Jahn Ltd. Pedestrians and horse carriages are visible adjacent to Woodward; also construction is occurring on Woodward in front of Annis Furs and Grinnell Pianos.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a sign advertising the Story & Clark Piano Co. that reads, "Pianos and Player Pianos of Quality at prices that are right, Story & Clark Piano Co. 310 Woodward". The sign is mounted to a metal driveway gate. In the background is a barn.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Catalog cover for D. M. Ferry and Company; picture of yellow flowers; "Bulbs and Seeds Autumn 1908" at the top and "D. M. Ferry & Co. Detroit, Mich." at bottom; Calvert Lithograph Company; order terms, a size chart, and the beginning of the catalog's index are on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Pocket-sized calendar entitled, "The Spinning Wheel Calendar," 16 pages, softcover, with a single red string binding. The cover is yellow with green text and red designs. Inside pages are white with green text and red designs with monthly calendars covering the time period from July, 1904, to June, 1905. The company address is printed on the first inside page and shows "Ames Building, Boston, Massachusetts."
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
