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- One booklet entitled, "32 Years Ago," which was published by the Union Trust Company to commemorate their 32nd year of business. The company was founded in 1891 and the booklet was published in 1923. The booklet consists of a single panoramic strip of halftone photographic images that show downtown Detroit storefronts along the east side of Woodward Avenue as of 1891. The entire view extends from Grand Circus Park to the Detroit River and sections are identified by as follows: Grand Circus Park Witherell Street to John R Street John R Street to Grand River Avenue Grand River Avenue to Gratiot Avenue Gratiot Avenue to Campus Martius Campus Martius Campus Martius to Congress Street Congress Street to Larned Street Larned Street to Jefferson Avenue Woodward Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Jefferson Avenue to Woodbridge Street Woodbridge Street to Atwater Street Atwater Street to Detroit River.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of the exterior of the saloon belonging to Charles Abbs at 23 Woodward Avenue, as well as the adjacent building containing another saloon belonging to H.W. Mosier, as taken from the east side of Woodward Avenue, south of Atwater Street. Both are decorated for Cadillaqua. Flags and patriotic banners have been hung on the buildings, and a sign reading, "Welcome Cadillaqua Visitors," has been hung from the awning above Mosier's storefront. Part of the J.T. Wing and Company building is visible on the left side of the frame. Several pedestrians are on the sidewalk in front of the businesses. The streets in the foreground are paved with bricks, and contain streetcar rails. "Celebration cadillaqua week." has been typewritten along the top of the photo, and "Father's place of business," has been handwritten in pencil along the bottom edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. A sepia-toned composite photograph of Mabley and Company, located on Woodward Avenue, mounted on cardboard. The left and right side images are of the facades of Mabley and Company locations on the east side and west side of Woodward Avenue; pedestrians and horse carriages neighbor the structure in either image. The central image depicts the thoroughfare of Woodward Avenue populated by streetcars and horse carriages. Printed at the top center of the recto reads, "Mabley & Company." Also, printed along the bottom edge of the recto reads, "Bazaar and Shoe House. Woodward Ave. Clothing and Furniture House." Text printed on the verso reads, "This photograph is one of a series of exterior and interior views of the 62 departments included in Mabley & Company's 15 Stores, located in Detroit, Michigan , as follows: 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132 & 134 Woodward Avenue, East Side, 121, 123, 125,m 127 & 129 Woodward Avenue West Side. And 488, 490, & 492 Gratiot Avenue.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-tone composite street view photograph of Woodward Avenue, Grand River to Gratiot, as noted on the verso, taken from the book "32 Years Ago," published by the Union Trust Company in 1923. Many retail businesses neighbor the thoroughfare and include, from left to right, Arthur and Phildric Photographers; Hoop Skirts; Chickering Pianos and Band Instruments; Housekeepers Palace; and the J.H. Black and Company. First Presbyterians Church is visible in the background. Also, written on the verso, "Old Downtown Detroit, First Presbyterian Church, where Hudson's is now, Newcomb's to the left."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Black and white print of The J.L. Hudson Clothier. The building façade features a series of windows, including those at street level with large window displays. Pedestrians and carriages are visible on the street and sidewalk. Signage affixed to the building façade reads, "J.L. Hudson Clothier. Men's and Boy's Clothing, Boots & Shoes for Everybody, Fine Merchant Tailoring ~ Hats Caps and Men's Furnishings, J.L. Hudson. Clothier." Hand-written on the verso, "Hudson's in 1887 - On Woodward Ave where Sanders is Now Located."
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of the exterior of the Russell House as taken from the steps of City Hall, across Campus Martius to the northwest. Trees and bushes on the lawn of City Hall are in the foreground. Pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and a streetcar are in the streets. Buildings along Woodward Avenue to the south of Russell House are also in frame. "The Russell House, Detroit Hotel taken in July 1902 at Cadillac Square. Taken from the steps of City Hall," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
