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- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration the never-completed second Book Tower building set to be 81 floors, which would have made it the tallest building in the world at the time. Plans for the building were cancelled with the onset of the Stock Market crash and Great Depression. Front of the card reads, "Book Tower, 81 Floors, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "The new Book Tower is at Washington Boulevard, Park Place and State St. The Tower is 873 feet in the air-81 floors-the tallest building in the world. A fitting monument exemplifying the confidence of Mr. J.B. Book, Jr. in Detroit." It is interesting to note that the postcard refers to the building as if it is already constructed. The Curt Teich and Company logo is also printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Linen postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Building in vibrant colors. Front reads, "Book Building, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "One of Detroit's famous landmarks, the Book Building is at Washington Boulevard and Grand River Avenue, in the busy heart of downtown Detroit. It is one of Detroit's well-known architectural giants. Pub. By Arcadia Greeting Card Co., Detroit Michigan. A 'Colourpicture' Publication, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A. K2747"
- Date Issued:
- 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Public Library from the corner of Library Street and Gratiot Avenue, with people on the steps. Printed on recto: copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Lauraetta apartment building from the corner of Beaubien and E High Streets, with three boys standing in front. A business sign reads "Economy Drug Store". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 16, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Young Woman's Home from the corner of Clifford and W Adams Streets. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 22, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Tower at night. Front reads, "The Book Tower At Night, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1926-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Washington Arcade Building from Woodward Avenue, with two bicycles and a parked automobile in front. Business storefronts that are visible include: C. W. Warren & Co. (Charles W. Warren & Co.) and the Peoples State Bank. Printed on verso: The Washington Arcade Building - On Woodward Avenue near Grand Circus Park is one of the many handsome office structures to be found in this part of the city. It extends from Woodward Avenue through to Washington Boulevard and was erected by Frank J. Hecker in 1901. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 10, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Postcard depicting an illustration of the Book Building and Tower. Front reads, "Book Building and Tower, Detroit, Mich." Back reads, "Book Building and Tower, Detroit, Mich. Is located at Washington Boulevard and Grand River Avenue in the heart of the hotel and shopping district. The Book Building and Tower is the tallest building in Michigan, 475 feet above grade, 36 stories and contains 900 offices and 70 shops." The Curt Teich logo is printed on the verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
