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1071. Front Elevation

Description:
One architectural drawing entitled "Front Elevation." The drawing (Job 259) consists of black ink on linen and shows a front elevation view as well as a wall cross-section detail for a proposed 2-story, 4-family apartment building. This drawing, shown at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot, was part of a set of nine sheets that were prepared by "J. Lawson Miller, Architect," for "Mr. James A. Dant, Owner, Detroit, Michigan." Some blue, green, and yellow pencil shading has been added on the verso to highlight various architectural details. A red ink stamp near the left edge shows "Plans Examined and Approved. Mar. 6, 1915. Department of Buildings, City of Detroit, By H. C. Slater." The building was located at the southwest corner of Lothrop Street and Second Avenue (where the north end of the Fisher Building is presently located).
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Miller, J. Lawson

1072. Str. [Steamer] No. 66, Full Size Section of Stem Showing Rabbet.

Description:
One drawing entitled "Str. [Steamer] No. 66, Full Size Section of Stem Showing Rabbet." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a cross-section detail of the stem for the proposed vessel. The drawing was prepared by the Craig Ship Building Company of Toledo, Ohio. It is shown at full size scale and is dated June 11, 1894. Handwritten text within a blue stamp near the lower edge shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 66-S-11-8-2, Tube No. 2."
Date Issued:
1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

1073. Lake Superior Chart No. 1

Description:
One navigational chart entitled, "Lake Superior Chart No. 1" that was compiled and published as part of the Survey of the Northern and Northwestern Lakes (War Department, Corps of Engineers). It was "projected from a Trigonometrical Survey" that was executed under the orders of Lt. Col. W. F. Raynolds and Major C. B. Comstock of the Corps of Engineers as well as from local surveys done by Capt. J. N. Macomb, Capt. G. G. Meade, and Col. J. D. Graham of the Corps of Engineers. The chart is drawn at a scale of 1:400,000 and shows the eastern end of Lake Superior from Grand Island to White Fish Bay, Michigan. Land areas are shaded in various gray textures based upon existing land characteristics. Lake areas are shown in white. Distances are given in statute miles. Soundings for lake depths are given in feet and fathoms. Lines of latitude and longitude are shown in black. Lighthouses are also shown along with notes for sailing directions, dangers and water level data. The chart was originally published in 1872, but a note indicates that aids to navigation have been corrected to January 1, 1880. An adhesive label in the upper left corner shows "Detroit, Mar. 5th, 1884, Presented to the Tug, Chas. E. Bird."
Date Issued:
1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

1074. Hulbert Memorial; Entrance to Waterworks Park, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park. Postmarked Feb 13, 1906.
Date Issued:
1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1075. Interior of Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 7, 1915.
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1076. Russell House Independence Day menu, consisting of two unbound half-folded pages

Description:
Russell House Independence Day menu, consisting of two unbound half-folded pages. A color illustration of a Revolutionary War soldier playing a drum is on the cover. Menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are contained within along with a program of musical selection to be performed.
Date Issued:
1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

1077. Pretty Baby

Description:
Sheet music for the song "Pretty Baby", lyric by Gus Kahn, music by Tony Jackson and Egbert Van Alstyne, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Music

1078. Imlay City Agricultural Society Privilege Ticket

Description:
One Imlay City Agricultural Society "Privilege Ticket" number 65 issued to Mr. Maul, dated September 30-October 3, 1919. The ticket is printed in black and red text on heavy white paper and has slight perforations along the left edge.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

1079. The Cass Technician, Vol. 2, No. 12, Dec. 19, 1923

Description:
Issue of "The Cass Technician", published by Cass Technical High School.
Date Issued:
1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Education

1080. Belle Isle Bridge Fire, April 27, 1915

Description:
Black and white postcard depicting the Belle Isle Bridge on Fire, with a dock which extends underneath the bridge also on fire. The center of the bridge has completely burned. The bridge's opposite end, also burning, is visible in the background. "W.D. Benham Co., Detroit, Mich." printed on verso.
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard