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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Friedrich Schiller monument by Herman N. Matzen on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: The Schiller Monument on Belle Isle in one of the most imposing structures to be found on this beautiful recreation spot. This monument was erected in 1907 by patriotic citizens of Detroit in memory of this fames poet. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the lighthouse on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 17, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the entrance gatehouse at Woodmere Cemetery. There is a smaller ivy covered building in the background. Printed on verso, "Entrance to Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Mich. Woodmere Cemetery is located in the Western part of Detroit and is reached by Fort Street cars going West." Postmarked 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing on the steps. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view of ships along the riverfront, with the Detroit River in the foreground and the downtown skyline in the background. A sign reads "Hotel Pontchartrain". Printed on verso: Harbor, Detroit, Mich. More boats pass this city than any other port in the world. It is estimated that more than 11,000,000 passengers were carried from this port in 1912. The white boats in the harbor are excursion steamers, the finest of their kind in the world. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 5, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting models of a farm and the birthplace of Thomas Edison at the Midget City roadside attraction. "Pub. by American Greeting Publishing, Cleveland, Ohio." is printed along the center of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. One color postcard entitled "Reflector Top." The postcard was an informational warning to dealers of the Garland Stoves and Ranges that were produced by the Michigan Stove Company. The text noted that a competitor had infringed upon their patented "reflector top" design and that this competitor was in contempt of court. In addition, the text advised exisiting stove dealers not to sell the competing/infringing stove model since the dealer would "simply be buying a lawsuit." The estimated date of the postcard is based upon the postmark.
- Date Issued:
- 1896-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Brown leather postcard depicting a man and woman embracing. The man wears a top hat and tuxedo, and the woman wears high heel shoes and a short dress. Postmarked Jun 7, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Bagley Memorial Fountain in Campus Martius, with the City Hall and Majestic Building in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 17, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
