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- Description:
- Sepia-toned print negative depicting a group of men shoveling a hay stack into a horse-drawn hay press built by Sandwich Manufacturing. "D/Streets-Grand Blvd east, Palmer + McDougall, 1897" handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Notary Public in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1826. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these Presents may come, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles Trowbridge Esquire I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Territory have appointed him a Notary Public in and of the County of Wayne And I do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this Twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty first. By the Governor: Lewis Cass Wm. Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and James Abbots and J. Kearsley, Justices of the Peace, reading as follows: "Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Notary Public for the County of Wayne, during my continuance in this office, according to the best of my abilities, so help me God. C. Trowbridge Be it known that on the 30th November 1826, before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace for the County of Wayne, personally appeared Charles C. Trowbridge above named, and in my presence took and subscribed the foregoing oath. James Abbots Justice of the Peace Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States so help me God. C. Trowbridge Sworn and Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will without favor or partiality, honestly, diligently and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public, to the best of my skill and ability, so help me God. C Trowbridge Sworn to & Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County"
- Date Issued:
- 1826-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One pencil and watercolor drawing (Sheet 4 of 20) of various components for the "Biautogo" motorcycle. The drawing shows plan and profile views along with design notes, component labels, and other details. It is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Cannes, France, Feb. 14, 1912," near the center right edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- American National Bank of Detroit check, printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company, from J.N. Raymond and Company for $30.61 to E. Ferguson and Company, dated November 3, 1876. "State of Michigan," is printed along the left edge of the check. A 2 cent United States Internal Revenue Service stamp is printed in the center of the check. An "X" has been punched in the check. The verso is signed "E. Ferguson & Co.," and has been stamped by the People's Savings Bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1876-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Printed on verso: Interior of Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 22, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Museum of Art on the southwest corner of East Jefferson Avenue and Hastings Street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 18, 1911. "No. M 1872 Pub. by The Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory. These Turbine Engines were manufactured for Ford's Eagle Boats being constructed at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The engines produced 2,500 hp. Seventy-five engines were built with parts enough for 15 more. On the Verso: "Powerplants at H.P." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23418-10-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle, with a fountain in the background. Printed on verso: Lily Pond, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. One of the many pretty spots on Belle Isle is the Lilly Pond. At almost every turn there are views that would tempt and test the brain and brush of the greater artist in looking over this Natural Beauty Spot. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 22, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print on slightly beige paper depicting the 1898 Spanish-American War Parade as viewed on Jefferson Avenue near Wayne Street, facing east. A formation of uniformed soldiers marches west along Jefferson. In the foreground are people, horse-drawn wagons, and carriages stopped to watch. A Pittmans and Dean Company ice delivery wagon is amongst them. Flags are draped from the buildings along Jefferson. H.S. Robinson and Company, Frohlich Edward Glass Company, Cowyer and Ward Millinery, and A.H. Krum and Company are all visible. A partially visible man in the foreground along the left edge raises his arm, perhaps in a salute.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of the J.L. Hudson Company Band, gathered together on the steps of the Belle Isle Casino. Musicians are seated with their instruments in the first row, and others, including a police officer, waiters, and bartenders are gathered behind. Hand-written on the verso, "J.L. Hudson Band - Belle Isle Casino - 1893."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
