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- Description:
- Sepia-toned albumen photo of the Firemen's Memorial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Memorial consists of a round white stone column (probably marble) that is mounted on an ornate carved, 4-sided white stone base. A carved figure of a fireman, who is shown with a downcast gaze, is standing on top of the column. The front of the base shows a raised carving of a fireman's helmet and the lettering, "Firemen." A planted flower bed occupies the area around the monument base. Also, there are two large flower urns on each side of the monument. Several ornamental fire hydrants are visible in the foreground and gravestones can be seen in the area beyond the flower bed.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Booklet, published by the Michigan Historical Commission, documenting the unveiling of a Lewis Cass memorial tablet on Mackinac Island, on August 28, 1915. The booklet is bound in a green paper cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print of an event, likely a memorial for Ulysses S. Grant, following his death in 1885, held in Campus Martius around the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The photo was taken from an elevated position facing southeast. The monument is decorated with banners and flags, and cloths bearing a large letter G which are fastened around the pedestals beneath the eagles. Several people are seated on a stage in front of the monument. A uniformed marching band and a row of uniformed men on horseback are also within a square around the monument circumscribed by a line of men in parade uniforms and helmets. A large crowd spreads outward which consists of well-dressed men (many in boater hats), women, and a few horse carriages. The balconies and windows of the Central Market Building, in the upper left portion of the frame are also packed with spectators, as are the windows of the neighboring building across Cadillac Square at the upper right.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Soft cover booklet containing a transcript of eulogies for the late Zachariah Chandler, delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 28, 1880.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Clack bound funeral book for Ellen Hull Leland (1846-1914). The book has a purple velvet pastedown. The book contains an introductory note by John Brittain Clark, D.D., followed by selections of Scripture as a tribute to Leland.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate issued to T.A. Woods for donating to the Hazen S. Pingree Monument. The certificate reads: Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial. Detroit, Michigan, June 18, 1901. This is to certify that T.A. Woods is a contributor to the Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial Statue, and the name of the contributor will be deposited within the pedestal of said statue. Carl E. Schmidt, Chairman Memorial Committee. Darius D. Thorp, Chairman Finance Committee.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Memorial book for Cyrenius Adelbert Newcomb, containing the contains text of sermon delivered at the Church of Our Father on Sunday March 14, 1915 by Reverend. W.A. Moore, Ph.D., as well as a tribute from Dr. Lee S. McCollester, former pastor of that church. The book is bound in a soft brown leather cover stamped with an 'N' on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation card for the Memorial Exercises in honor of Russell A. Alger at the Hall of Representatives, Lansing, MI. April 10, 1907, sent on behalf of the Legislature of the State of Michigan. The Seal of the State of Michigan is printed at the top.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Book containing a handwritten eulogy for Russell A. Alger, and an expression of sympathy on behalf of the People's State Bank, the predecessor of which--the State Savings Bank--Alger served on the board. A series of signatures are contained on the last pages. The book is bound in black rough grained leather.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Hardcover book containing a transcript of the memorial services for Russell A. Alger at Fort Street Presbyterian Church on March 24, 1907, including a prayer by Reverend Edward H. Pence, and addresses by Governor Fred M. Warner, Colonel Frank J. Hecker, the Honorable Washington Gardner, and the Honorable William C. Maybury. The book is bound in a black cover with embossed gold text and borders.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
