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1141. Certificate issued to George Cook for donating to the Hazen S

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Certificate issued to George Cook for donating to the Hazen S. Pingree Monument. The certificate reads: Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial. Detroit, Michigan, June 18, 1901. This is to certify that Geo. Cook is a contributor to the Hon. Hazen S. Pingree Memorial Statue, and the name of the contributor will be deposited within the pedestal of said statue. Carl E. Schmidt, Chairman Memorial Committee. Darius D. Thorp, Chairman Finance Committee.
Date Issued:
1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

1142. Interior Horticultural Hall, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with a pond and many potted plants. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 20, 1912.
Date Issued:
1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1143. Floral Clock and Tower, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the floral clock in Water Works Park reading "Standard Time", with pedestrians on the road and the tower and a smokestack in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1908.
Date Issued:
1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1144. Rotunda and Mezzanine, Hotel Norton, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the lobby of the Hotel Norton. Printed on verso: Chas. W. Norton, Manager. Chas. R. Norton, Asst Mgt. Hotel Norton; New 14 Story Building, (fireproof); All Interurban Cars Pass Door, Beautiful River View; Cor. Griswold and Jefferson, Detroit, Mich.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1145. Residence, Wyandotte, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Ford-Bacon House on the southeast corner of Biddle Avenue and Vinewood Street in Wyandotte. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 9, 1919.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1146. Paper poster for a picnic given by the Germania Arbeiter Society in 1906

Description:
Paper poster for a picnic given by the Germania Arbeiter Society in 1906. The text of the poster is as follows: "GRAND PIC-NIC GIVEN BY THE GERMANIA ARBEITER SOCIETY, AT UNRUH'S SUMMER GARDEN, Cor. Dix, and Infantry Aves. SAT. AUG. 4, 1906. at 2 o'clock p.m. Tickets of Admission 10 Cts. Refreshments of all kinds will be served at the Garden. GOOD MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE Everybody Come." Text at the bottom indicates that the poster was printed by J.A. Behr at 1587 Fort St. W., Detroit.
Date Issued:
1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
General History

1147. Letter, catalog, return envelope and envelope sent to the Pine Tree Lodge No

Description:
Letter, catalog, return envelope and envelope sent to the Pine Tree Lodge No. 172 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Mattawamkeag, Maine by the Detroit Regalia Company of 117-119 Jefferson Avenue on November 15, 1908. The envelope bears the compass and square symbol as well as the text, "Manufacturers of Masonic Lodge Regalia, Paraphernalia, Supplies and Costumes. Banners, Badges, Furniture." The letterhead includes a photograph of the company's building. The catalog is a four panel folded brochure and it includes listings and illustrations of lambskin aprons, decorative trowels, Bible boards, seal presses, and past master's jewels, as well as an order form.
Date Issued:
1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
General History

1148. Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground

Description:
Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 17, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1149. Lagoon at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:
Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal lined with trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 8, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard

1150. D

Description:
D.M. Ferry and Company receipt for $0.79 received of P.J. Winn and Company of Fort Union, Virginia on July 1, 1895. It is signed with an "H," at the lower right.
Date Issued:
1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail