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- Black and white photo of a group of women engaged in a foot race in Tashmoo Park. A woman in a light colored blouse and dark skirt is in the lead. A crowd of spectators watch from the side of the track. "Race at Tashmoo 1915," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lighthouse in the Lake in Palmer Park, with the Log Cabin in the background. Printed on verso: Light House, Palmer Park, built on land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward-Ave. car line, is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its centre piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 13, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the pond in Clark Park, with people standing nearby and many trees in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park at night, facing southwest. The David Whitney Building, Hotel Statler, Hotel Tuller, and Kresge Building, are in view. A fountain is in the foreground and many cars are on Adams Street. Printed on verso: View of Grand Circus Park, showing Pingree and Maybury Monuments, Central M. E. Church and Y.M.C.A. building. This park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and is situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward avenue. This park was set aside by the city 1854 and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 24, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the tower at Gladwin Park. Printed on verso: Tower at Gladwin Park, Detroit, Mich. Located at Gladwin Park consisting of 70 acres of fine floral displays, canals and artificial lakes. Here also is the pumping station with its ponderous machinery which pumps 103,000 gallons of water daily. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned group portrait photograph of the Commissioners of Parks and Boulevards (from left to right) Benjamin R. Hoyt, William Geist, Edward C. Van Leyen, William C. Maybury, Philip H.A. Balsley, and Myrtle P. Hurlbut posed standing beside a covered horse-drawn carriage on a road, with a portion of a large wooded park in the background. The men are identified by handwritten captions on the board to which the photo is mounted. "Between [...] 1898," is also handwritten on the backing. "Park Commissioners," is handwritten on the verso below a label for the Royal Photograph and Publishing Company, with a branch office at 152 Gratiot Avenue.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, and drinking fountain in view and water in the foreground. Printed on verso: Lake at Gladwin Park, Detroit, Mich. Gladwin Park is located out Jefferson Avenue and consists of 75 acres of fine floral display and Lakes. It is a source of Detroit's water supply. The pumping station is located here and pumps 73 million gallons of water daily. It is reached by Jefferson Avenue cars going east. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park surrounded by trees.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Floral Calendar in Water Works Park, with plantings arranged to read "Saturday Sept 27, 1914" and a building in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park reading "Water Power", with pedestrians on the road and the tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 20, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
