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- Description:
- Invoice from the Richmond and Backus Company to Mrs. H. Rohns, for a flask and a memo book for $3.25, dated April 28, 1898, and stamped paid on May 2, 1898.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Souvenir Programm des 8ten Katholikentages der Deutsch-Amerikanischen Katholiken, der 41ten Jahresconvention des D.R.K. Central-Vereins der Jahresversammlung des Central-Bundes Deutsch-Amerikanischer Junglinge. Gehalten zu Detroit, Mich. am 20.21.22 und 23. September 1896. Contains many photos and illustrations of Detroit buildings, parks and churches.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Telegram from the Western Union Telegraph Company, Oscoda, Michigan, dated 9 am, August 19, 1881, to Wm. Jankwisan. The telegram form is printed in black text on yellowed paper and has a message that is handwritten in pencil that reads "You had better take the raft away at once; the demurrage charge is twenty five dollars per day for every day it stays here. Oscoda Boom Co."
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Color postcard depicting the Hazen S. Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, surrounded by trees. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Sep 7, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting Detroit United Railway streetcar #3077 with a destination sign reading, "Woodward, House". In the background is a brick building. Image from page 30 of D.U.R. Photographs to Accompany Report of C.H. Fessenden, Sept. 3, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard with depicting City Hall decorated for the city's bicentennial in 1901. A few pedestrians are visible near the building. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 6, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Detroit Fire Department leave of absence form made out by J. le Perzen[?] of Engine Company No. 23 requesting 48 hours beginning October 3rd, 1897 at 7 AM. The request was approved by Company Commander F.M. Donnadieu, First Battalion Chief William H. Harris, Department Chief James C. Broderick, and President William Gowan[?]
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- This 2-page letter was handwritten in black ink on slightly yellowed paper by Orrin R. Baldwin, president of the American Harrow Company as well as president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Exchange. The paper has the watermark, "Crane & Co., Dalton, Mass., 1900 Bond No. 21." It was placed in a heavy tan envelope that was sealed with black wax that was impressed with the letter, "B." The text of the letter has been transcribed as follows: "Detroit Mich. Dec. 31 1900 To Detroit's First Mayor of the 21st Century Greetings: I have been requested by our present Mayor the Honorable Wm. C. Maybury to look into Detroit's Industrial and Commercial possibilities a full century and make a prophecy thereon. This is quite a problem and I will undoubtedly be wide of the mark but for your assessment and possible enrichment I cheerfully comply. Today we have about 2000 manufactories, none of which have been established a Century and nearly all less than one fourth of that period. Assuming that the number will increase one percent annually and those now in suburban territory, being then within the city limits, Detroit will have on January 1st 2001 about 5000 manufacturing plants. With the increase in number and the natural growth in size, employment will at that time be given to 500,000 employees supporting 2,500,000 inhabitants. (estimated) I predict that nearly all of Woodward Avenue, from the River north to the Grand Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue east to Belle Isle Bridge will be occupied by business houses. I predict also that Detroit then as now will possess its own Capital and maintain its Conservatism as its people will continue to cherish and keep their success and it will take more than one hundred years to make Detroit thoroughly progressive. I predict further that Sandwich, Windsor and Walkerville now in Canada will be a part of the City of Detroit and that Ontario will be a state of the United States of America. Also that the factory products will be largely transported in Air Ships and discrimination against Detroit shippers will then be a thing of the past; that mechanical skill will control the river's current and the rays of the sun to make power for the industries. Also that Detroit will have a Common Council that will adopt and keep a Time that is standard and in harmony with other great cities of our country. With all due respect for you and your posterity. Yours, Orrin R. Baldwin"
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the First National Bank Building from the corner of Cadillac Square and Bates Street. Printed on verso: First National Bank Building and Garage occupies almost a square block facing Woodward Ave., Cadillac Square, Bates and Congress Sts. The First National Bank, Central Savings Bank and First National Company occupy twelve floors of the building at Woodward Ave. and Cadillac Square. Space will be provided for approximately 800 cars on the first nine floors of the new addition. C.T. American Art Colored
- Date Issued:
- 1930-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
