Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Postcard of The Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak, MI. Front reads, "Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak, Mich., Copyright W.L. Oden, Detroit #1348." Shrine of the Little Flower is an Art Deco Catholic Church erected between 1931 and 1936.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Invitation card to the Third Annual Fireman's Ball held by the Association of Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department at the Light Guard Armory (noted in the invite as formerly being Fireman's Hall), on Monday, April 11, 1898, featuring music by Schremser's 4th Regiment Band. The recto contains information about the event, as well as a green background image of a horse-drawn fire engine. Committee members are listed on the verso. The price is listed as $1.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Where the Moonbeams Gleam", words by Earle C. Jones, music by Chas. N. Daniels, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Color postcard with glitter accents depicting the Wayne County Building from Randolph Street. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Receipt for taxes paid by Antoine Moross in the amount of twelve shililngs and ten pence, signed by the collector of the taxes, James Henderson, and dated 1844.
- Date Issued:
- 1844-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Temple Theatre and Wonderland from the corner of Monroe Street and Campus Martius. In the background is the Elks Temple. A sign reads "Continuous Vaudeville". Postmarked Feb 27, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Woodward Avenue from Jefferson Avenue, facing north. In the background is the Pontchartrain Hotel. Signs read "Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry", "Hudson's", "Stetson Hats, Manhattan Shirts", and "Avenue Theatre".
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Advertisement from the Detroit Stove Works promoting their "Rambler" model stoves. On the recto is an illustration, credited to the Detroit Engraving Company, of a Rambler stove and text advertising that it is "For Any Type of Coal or Wood" and has a "very handsome design, with shaking and dumping grate, swing hearth and front feed, and [is] intended to meet the want for a lower priced coal and wood stove."
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, with a truss bridge and buildings in the background. Printed on verso: The Detroit River Tunnel, has the unique distinction of being the only tunnel of its type ever built. It was constructed in sections, all work being done from the surface of the water without the use of compressed air. The Tunnel is operated electronically. Construction was started October 1, 1906, and completed July 1, 1910. The length from portal to portal is 1 3/8 miles, and from summit of grade 2 ½ miles. It was built by the Detroit River Tunnel Company for the M. C. R. R. at a cost of $8,500,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 19, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Orpheum Theatre on the corner of W Lafayette Boulevard and Shelby Street, with pedestrians and cars in front and the Dime Building in the background. Printed on verso: Orpheum Theatre Detroit Mich. Orpheum Theatre, corner Lafayette and Shelby streets and most beloved Playhouse in Michigan, presenting high class vaudeville. Seating capacity 2130. Washed air ventilation and absolutely fire proof. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard