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1061. Bathing at Tashmoo Park, St. Clair Flats.

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Color postcard depicting the bathhouse at Tashmoo Park on Harsens Island with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, dated Oct 3, 1910.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1062. Two handwritten copies of the agreement of Joseph Campau, Francois St

Description:
Two handwritten copies of the agreement of Joseph Campau, Francois St. Aubin, Louis Le Duc, Pierre Chene, Charles Nicolaitte Gouin, and Louis Moran to aid in the protection of St. Anne's Church, achieved in part by paying Charles Lenard. The document is written in French and states the payments Joseph Campau is responsible for making, and was signed by Benoit Chapoton. "Copie" is handwritten at the top of the second copy.
Date Issued:
1817-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

1063. J. S. Conklin, Dealer in Diamonds, Jewelry & Silverware

Description:
Bill of Sale from J. S. Conklin to Mrs. Dickinson for one "18k Plain Ring." The paper is light green with black text along with blue and red lines. Purchase details are handwritten in black ink.
Date Issued:
1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

1064. Catalog of Duffield, Parke & Co

Description:
Catalog of Duffield, Parke & Co. products, includes the essay "On the Medicinal Fluid Extracts" by Samuel Duffield, Ph. D., and a physician's dose list of fluid extracts.
Date Issued:
1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical

1065. Trade card from the Detroit Stove Works advertising Jewel Stoves and Ranges

Description:
Trade card from the Detroit Stove Works advertising Jewel Stoves and Ranges. A lithograph on the recto depicts a child in a bonnet standing on top of their bed while using a spoon to eat out of a bowl. Written in French at the bottom of the card is "Oh! Le Bon Lolo!," which translates to "Oh! Good Milk!" in English.
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

1066. Letter from General William Hall requesting Major James Witherell in Detroit to send a man to the quarters of General Hull dated 20th July 1812

Description:
Letter from General William Hall requesting Major James Witherell in Detroit to send a man to the quarters of General Hull dated 20th July 1812. The text reads, "I wish you to send a man immediately to my quarters, who is acquainted with the farm I purchased of Mr. Meldrum on the River Rouge-- he will not return to Detroit until this evening. I am respectfully, Mr. Wm Hull." On the reverse side is the address to Major Witherell at Detroit, From General Hull.
Date Issued:
1812-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

1067. Public Lighting Commission, Locations of Street Lights

Description:
One map entitled "Public Lighting Commission, Locations of Street Lights." The map is printed in black ink on thin vellum paper and shows the locations of single pole lights and tower lights throughout the city. Streets, street names, railroad lines, and ward boundary lines are also shown. The map was "Lithographed & Published by the Calvert Lith. & Eng. Co., Detroit" and is dated 1897.
Date Issued:
1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Municipal Services

1068. Bridge to Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the approached to the Belle Isle Bridge from the Detroit shore. In the background are the Detroit River and Belle Isle, In the foreground is a park and an amusement park. Printed on verso: Bridge to Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Bridge to Belle Isle is one-half mile long; was built in 1889 and cost $346,269. Motors and Bus carry passengers across for 3c fare. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 13, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1069. Grace Hospital, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting Grace Hospital from the corner of John R and Willis Streets, with a horse-drawn ambulance in the driveway and an American flag flying from the roof. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 24, 1914.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1070. Pen sketch of the former Ste

Description:
Pen sketch of the former Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church by W. F. Dow. Mounted on board.
Date Issued:
1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Religion