Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Description and Use of the Equatorial Sextant" by William A. Burt of "Detroit, Jan. 1st, 1858." The booklet has a plain, light green paper cover. The 11 interior pages are printed in black text on yellowed paper. The text describes the use and operation of the equatorial sextant which was patented by William A. Burt on November 4, 1856 (Patent number 16,002).
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the 1907 Detroit Tigers team, including Ty Cobb, Hughie Jennings, Sam Crawford. Below the image is a key identifying the names of all the players in the picture.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Old Fashioned Home Songs - School Edition," published in 1898 by the Ling Piano House located at 78 Library Ave. in the King Building, Detroit, Michigan. The softcover booklet is printed in black text on moderately yellowed paper and is 36 pages long.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Beautiful Girl", words by Alfred Bryan, music by H. Blanke-Belcher, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Single sided schedule showing days and times for exercises at the University of Michigan's College of Medicine and Surgery. The schedule is divided into sections for freshmen, juniors, and seniors, and courses are held Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5. Seniors take theory and practice; obstetrics and gynaecology; diseases of children; surgery; hygiene; pathology; ophthalmology, otology and diseases of upper air passages; minor surgery and bandaging; diseases of the nervous system; practical pathology and bacteriology; and practical hygiene. Juniors are instructed in theory and practice, physiology, surgery, surgical anatomy, operative surgery, organic chemistry, general therapeutics and materia medica, practical anatomy, a chemical laboratory, and practical physiology. The verso lists the lecture rooms for courses, by year.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Sheet music for the march "Varsity Eight Two Step", by John D. Vhay and Fred Seymour, published by Zickel Bros. Cover illustration by Edward Liggett.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Faygo cookbook published by the Faygo Beverage Company. On the back cover is an advertisement for Faygo Tang-O. Organized into the following sections: appetizers and beverages, candy surprises, cakes/cookies/frostings, pies and pastries, delightful desserts, soups and salads, vegetable variants, enticing entrees, breads and sandwiches, and "good things to do with Faygo". Notable recipes include: Black Cherry Asparagus Tips, Faygo Uptown Sauerkraut, Faygo Tuna Fish Casserole, Venison a la Faygo Uptown, Faygo Pickled Crab Apples, and Faygo Uptown Cheese Sticks.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne, Sketch Showing Method of Connecting the Existing and New Glacis and Covering Masses." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows an overall plan view of the fort walls. A long north arrow line cuts diagonally across the drawing in the upper right area of the plan sheet. Contour lines are shown in a light line weight to represent the existing ground elevations and are shown in a heavy line weight for proposed ground elevations. The edge of the Detroit River (contour line "0") is shown along the lower edge of the sheet. Handwritten text beneath the title shows "Engineer Department, Washington, Aug't 20, 1867. Sent to General Cram with letter of this date."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- Almanac published by the Detroit Free Press commemorating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' first trans-Atlantic voyage. A bronze embossed image of Columbus with Martín Alonso Pinzón is on the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Catalog. The Westinghouse Cutter Ornamental Posts and Tops 36 page catalog. Provided within is the case for ornamental street lighting, information about different styles, installation, incorporating trolley brackets, and black and white photos of street lights in several major cities.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Print containing three engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting buildings in Detroit. The Newberry and McMillan Building is at the top left. The State Savings Bank is at the top right. The Campau Building is at the bottom left. The Detroit Free Press building is at the bottom right. And the Wayne County Savings Bank on Congress Street is in the center. Each frame is drawn as a sheet of paper with curling edges, and vines curve around and over several of them.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Double parallel folded Detroit United Lines Flint Division time table, revised May 6, 1919. The time table lists arrival times in Central Standard Time for interurban streetcars between Detroit and Bay City. It also contains information for passengers and brief information about the Sandwich, Windsor, and Amherstburg Railway, and the Windsor and Tecumseh Electric Railway.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Detroit Public Schools Department of Penmanship Instruction certificate awarded to Eric Rose, grade B6, on January 31, 1919. The certificate is printed with the signatures of Superintendent Charles E. Chadsey, and Supervisor of Penmanship J.E. Huchingson, and signed by Principal A.V. Hart. The certificate was printed by the Detroit Lithograph Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the mill in Dundee. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 27, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- German-language program booklet for St. John's German Evangelican Church located on Russell Street between Chestnut Street and Antietam Street. An engraving of the church and adjacent school is on the front cover. The booklet contains a message from Pastor Carl M.F. Haass.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with a streetcar in the foreground. Printed on verso: The Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit's latest and best hotel, is beautifully situated on the Campus. It is ten stories high with three stories underground. This hotel was opened to the public in October 1907 and is strictly fireproof. It is a marvel of convenience, the underground portion being the most important for the comfort of the guests. Over four million pounds of steel were used in its construction. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Statler and from Grand Circus Park, with pedestrians and a fountain in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 1, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- This 1-page letter was typewritten in blue text on a light tan paper by Charles H. Jacobs who was the Chairman of the scholarship fund as well as the Vice President and Managing Director of the Buhl Stamping Company. The company letterhead appears across the top of the page which is dated "Dec. 31, 1900" and is signed in black ink by Charles H. Jacobs. The letter is entitled, "The Detroit High School Scholarship Fund," and gives some brief history of how and why the fund was established in 1890.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One blueprint drawing entitled "Sketch of Light House Depot." The drawing was prepared at a scale of 1 inch = 50 feet and shows the location of the existing Light House Depot store house building and dock at the foot of Mt. Elliot [Elliott] Avenue in Detroit. A new dock, boat slip, and store house building are also shown. Handwritten text in the lower right corner of the sheet shows "No. 285. Forwarded to L.H. Board with letter of November 21, 1870," and is signed by "O. M. Poe, Engr. 11th L.H. Dist."
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Floral Flag, Gladwin [Water Works] Park, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of a large American floral flag in the foreground with trees, lawn areas, and a small bridge in the background. Printed text on the verso shows give details about the park.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, drinking fountain, and people in view and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 12, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Campus Martius, facing east, with the Monroe Block, Cadillac Square Building, Wayne County building, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, First National Building, and an advertisement for Fisk Tires in view. The streets are filled with pedestrians, cars and streetcars. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked June 13, 1922.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Wyandotte, surrounded by picture frame border. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 23, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting W Jefferson Avenue in Trenton, facing north. Commercial buildings line the street, and a sign reads "Pardridge & Blackwell." Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 13, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Free pass for trip from Boston to Lebanon, New Hampshire via the Boston and Lowell Railroad, given to Nelson Bowen, clerk of the Michigan Central Railroad Company, on August 5, 1854.
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Half-folded program for screenings at the Broadway-Strand Theatre during the week of October 3, 1920. The film, "The Right to Love," is featured along with several shorts. Next week's feature "Something to Think About" is promoted on the cover, and within. The program is printed in green on beige paper. "10/3/20" is handwritten at the top of the cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Just Wait Will I Tell Brother Jack", words by Frank Wesbrook, music by N. H. Moray, published by Zickel Bros.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- 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. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Nov 1, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half-folded luncheon menu from the Hotel Pontchartrain, dated Tuesday, February 12, 1918. The cover declares that the hotel is a member of the United States Food Administration, and urges the conservation of food for the war effort. Additionally, a disclaimer on the cover cautions that the management declines responsibility to damage to clothing caused by accidents in the dining room. A special Business Men's Luncheon is offered with in, as well as oysters, hors d'oeuvres, soups, fish, vegetables, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Page from a ledger, numbered 694, containing a table titled "Winter Stock," listing articles of clothing with corresponding dollar amounts. "Our Year Feb. 8 1901 to Feb. 8, 1902," is written across the top of the page. The page is in brown and red ink on lightweight partially translucent paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing under and standing on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 9, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the bar in Miller's Café, with a cash register labeled "J.A. Miller" and a sign reading "Stew 25¢". Printed on verso: Miller's Café; 59 Farmer St., - Detroit, Mich. Lobsters, Oysters and Clams in Season. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 18, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained an 11-page letter that was written by George T. Moody who was the President of the Detroit Y.M.C.A. The front of the envelope is entitled in typewritten text, "A Retrospect - Detroit Young Men's Christian Association. January First, Nineteen Hundred One" and is signed "George Taylor Moody."
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Till We Meet Again", lyric by Raymond B. Egan, music by Richard A. Whiting, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. The cover is illustrated by Frederick S. Manning.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Bank Note. Bank note from the Detroit Bank No. 1020 for $3.00 dated November 11, 1807. Signed by cashier M. Flanagan and president Jas. Henry.
- Date Issued:
- 1807-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Currency/Medallions
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation card to the 1907 Fall Opening of the Newcomb-Endicott Company on October 2 and 3. The card's cover features the Newcomb-Endicott crest atop a pair of red leaves in the top right corner against a beige background. A half-folded leaf of lightweight paper, bound within by white cord, is printed with the crest and the message, "The favor of your presence is requested at our Fall Opening Wednesday and Thursday October Second and Third Nineteen Hundred and Seven Exhibiting Latest Importations in Gowns, Millinery and Wraps, Foreign Silks and Dress Fabrics. Newcomb-Endicott Company, Detroit."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Book containing a prospectus and architectural plans for The Westminster apartment building. The first sheet of the book contains a black and white drawing of the proposed building, drawn by J. Lawson Miller. The page also indicates that the plans were drawn up by the architectural firm of S.C. Falkinburg, and states that the apartments were to face Grand Circus Park, Madison and Adams Avenues. The second sheet contains the prospectus for the location and design of the building. The following eleven sheets contain floor plans for the basement and ten floors of the Westminster. The sheets are enclosed in grey front and back covers, and the book is bound by a green ribbon tied into a bow on the front cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the dining area of Ardussi's Café. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 5, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Bachelor's diploma issued to Alpheus S. Williams by Yale College in 1831. The diploma is printed in black text on white paper. The text of the diploma is in Latin. Signed by Jeremiah Day, president of Yale, on the bottom right. A faded blue ribbon is attached to the diploma through a slit near the bottom. The diploma is stored rolled in a metal tube.
- Date Issued:
- 1831-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Blue monochromatic postcard depicting a view along the south side of W Fort Street at Shelby Street. In view are the State Savings Bank, Penobscot Building, and Hammond Building. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 11, 1908. A. C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. And Leipzig. Made in Germany
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Catalogue of the Detroit High School for the school year of 1893-'94, second semester. Published by the Board of Education.
- Date Issued:
- 1894-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 4-page letter that was written George H. Russel who was the President of the State Savings Bank. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwritten text, "Banking Interests" and is signed "Geo. H. Russel, Prest. State Savings Bank." The return address of the bank is printed in black text in the upper left corner of the envelope. The back flap is secured with red wax seal that has been impressed with the seal of the bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Bank Note from the Detroit Bank which states, "the President Directors and Company of the Detroit Bank promise to pay E. Bush or bearer on demand five dollars." Note is signed by cashier Wm. Flanagan and president A.W. Woodward. Bank note number is 178.
- Date Issued:
- 1806-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Currency/Medallions
- Description:
- This "Working Card" was printed in black text on light red paper and was issued to Mr. M. J. McLeod of Division No. 26, Located at Detroit. It shows the circular emblem of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America in the upper left corner and indicated that the cardholder's dues of 50 cents were paid for the month of December, 1900.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This white paper envelope contained a letter and other items that were prepared by Edward F. Marschner who was the president of the Detroit Board of Education. The president has signed his name and title along the left side of the envelope along with the handwritten title, "Progress of Public Education in Detroit in the 19th Century."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Half-folded program for a screening of "While New York Sleeps," at the William Fox Washington Theatre for the week of October 17, 1920. The program is printed in green on beige paper and features the theatre's name printed in a circular frame above comedy and tragedy masks in front of a striped background. Cast information, and the full bill of features including an overture, a news reel, a Mutt and Jeff short, and a song performed by Miss Eva Tremayne are found inside. The upcoming films, "The Texan," and "Kiss Me Quick," are advertised on the back cover. "10/23/20" is handwritten at the top of the front cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. Business signs read "E.C. Kinsel Cut Rate Druggist", "Adams' Cut Rate Dentist", "People's Outfitting Co", "Chop Soy", and "Golden Clothes". In the background is the Cadillac Hotel. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 13, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One copyright registration, "No. 121 I," dated January 3, 1878, issued by the "Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Washington." The registration form is printed in black text on white paper and includes blank lines that have been completed in handwritten black ink text. It indicates that a copyright was issued to the Richmond & Backus Company of Detroit for a "Book or Form" which is described in more specific detail in handwritten text. The registration form was signed in the lower right corner by "A. R. [Ainsworth Rand] Spofford, Librarian of Congress." An oval-shaped embossed seal of the Copyright Office is located in the upper left corner of the form.
- Date Issued:
- 1878-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Souvenir program booklet for the Detroit Star Course of Entertainment at the Auditorium, detailing the 1893-1893 schedule of concerts, lectures, and literary readings at Schwankovsky's Music House; front cover features a large gold star at the center, surrounded by the title against a green background; numerous advertisements contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Museum of Art on the southwest corner of E Jefferson Avenue and Hastings Street. Handwritten message on recto.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- D.M. Ferry and Company shipping confirmation form sent to A.E. Phillips of Sinclairville, New York on January 22, 1898 stating that a box of Standard Garden Seeds has been sent care of S[?].L. Crofoot. The field in the form used to describe the shipping charges has been filling in with a dash. The form's header includes an engraving of the D.M. Ferry and Company Seed Warehouse, as well as a list of company executives. "Our magnificent New Sweet Pease will please your Customers. Our New Seed Annual is a Gem. We will send you one. The Quality of our seeds is always the best. The Best is always the Cheapest." is printed at the bottom of the form.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- J.T. Wing and Company invoice for $7.31 for alligator hooks, leather belts, hose, and clamps sold to the E.J. Dossin Company on June 13, 1923. The initial total was discounted in pencil. The invoice features a letterhead touting J.T. Wing's compliance with the Child Labor Act, and promoting their "High Speed Graphite Babbitt," and "Detroit star Grinding Wheels." "We carry a full line of genuine wrought iron and steel pipe," is stamped in the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Handwritten letter on "Office of E.B. Ward" stationery, dated April 10, 1874, concerning the potential sale of some silver stocks. The letterhead includes an engraving of E.B. Ward's Warehouse by the Calvert Lithographing Company. The letter reads: Hank[?], I can do nothing with your Sil Stock except I sell it outright or on time with privilege of [?] back at a future time by paying at the rate of three per cent per month. It amounts to this. That if I sell it on time you will only use up the money & some one else will own it at half its value. I would also have to five my note to obtain the money & when due would only have the stock to repay me. The money lenders here are a most [?] set. I tried to get $600 on the stock without giving my note but it was impossible to obtain. Do you wish to sell outright for six hundred dollars. If so I will buy myself, if I can raise the money & sell it to Will[?] if he wishes it & to the Old Grut[?]. Your stock will be worth more in a year & I do not care to see it go out of the family. All well. Mrs. W treats [?] better lately. Business very dull no prospect ahead. [?] Charles[?]
- Date Issued:
- 1874-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Pricelist of Parke, Davis & Co. products for the Spanish market. Dated November 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Medical/Dental/Pharmaceutical
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the old Post Office from the corner of W Fort and Shelby Streets, with a bicycle parked in front. Printed on recto: Published by Black's Detroit, Mich. Handwritten message on recto reads "The finest building", postmarked May, 16, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One map entitled "Guide Map of the City of Detroit." The map is printed in black ink on white paper and shows streets, street names, churches, ward numbers and boundaries, city boundaries, streetcar lines, and railroad lines. An alphabetical list of street names is also shown along with a list of fire alarm box numbers and locations. In addition, the names of former ribbon farm owners are shown along the top of the map area. The map was "Published by S. Farmer & Co., 35 Monroe Ave., corner Farmer St., Detroit, Mich." The map was drawn by Eugene Robinson, City Surveyor, at a scale of 1 inch = 900 feet and is dated 1863. Separate from the map is the accompanying blue hard-cover entitled "Guide Map of the City of Detroit. Published By Silas Farmer & Co. Municipal Edition".
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Deck House Roof." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of upper deck of Army Corps of Engineers tugboat, Manitowoc. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing (Hull No. 30) was prepared by the "Manitowoc Dry Dock Company" at a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 foot and is dated March 10, 1909. The plan number is shown as "5022."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One post office return receipt. The receipt is printed in black text on pale red paper and has several blank sections that have been completed in handwritten ink text. The sender was "H. [Henry] C. Maybury, Detroit, Mich." The receiver was "Tax Collector, Brookville, Fla." The receipt is dated March 21, 1890.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Some Sunday Morning", lyric by Gus Kahn and Raymond Egan, music by Richard A. Whiting, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. The cover is illustrated by Starmer and features a photo image of Elizabeth Brice and Charles King.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "By the Rio Grande (Mexican Serenade)", lyric by A. Seymour Brown, music by Anatol Friedland and Johann C. Schmid, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a crowd gathered at Campus Martius for the return of the 32nd Infantry Division from World War I. Printed on recto: Black's
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view at Campus Martius, facing northwest. In view are City Hall, the Dime Building, W Fort Street, and the Majestic Building. The streets are filled with cars and pedestrians. Printed on verso: Bird's Eye View, Showing the Heart of Detroit, Mich. The Majestic Building at the right is one of Detroit's first skyscrapers. The high building in rear of City Hall is the Dime Bank building recently built. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 11, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Deck Plan & Profiles, Str. [Steamer] Jupiter, Strs. Venus & Neptune." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a starboard side interior profile view of the ship and a plan view of the main deck. Existing cargo hatches on the main deck have been shaded gray in order to show the enlarged location of the proposed new hatches. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 1/16 inch = 1 foot and is dated November 27, 1914. The drawing number is shown as "2397."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One drawing entitled "Fort Wayne Arrangement of Gun Platforms and B.H. Wall, and Method of Reinforcing Pintle Stones." The drawing consists of black and blue ink on heavy tan paper and shows typical plan and cross-section views of the gun platforms along the fort walls. The drawing was prepared by J. J. Lee at a scale of 1 inch = 2 feet and is dated January, 1865. Handwritten pencil text in the upper left corner shows "Note - Engr. Circular July 21st 1865 directs that all new platforms with outer traverse circles will be laid 1 foot lower than is now done. Before the reception of this order, the new circles of the main work were laid so that it will only be applied to those in the demilune." Handwritten ink text near the center of the plan sheet shows "Note. On water front of East Bastion, the gun circles were calculated for the length of the old traverse rails, 11' 7 3/4", from center to end, & the connecting stones were cut shorter than is required by Department drawings since received, as represented by the broken line m - n."
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fort Wayne
- Description:
- Two blueprints showing profile and cross section views of the sidewheel steamship, City of Toledo. The blueprints are negative images with the drawing line work and text shown in white on a dark gray background. The profile sheet shows a port side view of the steamship with printed text which indicates that it was "Built by the Craig Shipbuilding Company, Toledo, O., 1890." A table in the upper left corner gives the vessel dimensions as "Length O.A. [Overall] 220 F.; Length Water [Waterline] 210 F.; Beam 31 F.; Beam O.A. 58 F.; Depth 12 F. 6." A table in the upper right corner gives the engine specifications as "Engine Triple Exp. [Expansion], 26"-48"-66"x72" Stroke; Two Boilers: Length 21 F., Dia. 11 F., Steam 160 lbs., Speed 20 Miles." A stamped label and text in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 45-59-0-1, Tube No. 1" and " Str. No. 45, No. 34." The cross section sheet show a half-section view of the vessel with dimensions and details of the sidewheel. Printed text at the top shows "Crossection of Str. No. 45, Craig Ship Bldg. Co., Toledo, G. C. Craig" and "Oct. 17 - 1890, Scale 1/2" = 1'." A stamped label and text in the lower right corner shows "New Drawing No. Tol. 45- 511-11-1, Tube No. 1" and " Str. No. 45, No. 4-1."
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "The Finest Flag That Flies", lyrics by Jos. H. Hughes, music by Harry Richardson, dedicated to all true Americans, published by Jos. H. Hughes, Saginaw. Title page designed by the Bohemian Artist Frank Berka.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cadillac Hotel and a view north on Washington Boulevard from Michigan Avenue. Pedestrians and a moonlight tower are visible. Handwritten message on recto and verso, postmarked Dec, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Rudder Details, Fire Tug." The drawing consists of ink on linen and shows details of the rudder assembly for the fire tugboat, George A. Wallace. The title block in the lower right corner shows that the drawing was prepared by the "Manitowoc Ship Building & Dry Dock Co." at a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot and is dated January 5, 1916. The plan number is shown as "1409."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "We Are Bound to Get the Kaiser", words and music by William Hogan of Burt, MI. Distributed by James Corbin, Flint. Published by Ralph C. Gillett, Montrose, MI. On the front cover is a quote by Stephen Decatur.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- A bound volume of addresses given in the Senate of the United States February 23, 1907 and in the House of Representatives, February 24, 1907 in honor of Russell Alexander Alger. Proceedings in the Senate-- Prayer by: Reverend Edward E. Hale. Addresses by: Mr. Burrows, of Michigan; Mr. Daniel, of Virginia; Mr. Warren, of Wyoming; Mr. Spooner, of Wisconsin; Mr. Dolliver, of Iowa; Mr. Dick, of Ohio; Mr. Warner, of Missouri; Mr. Foraker, of Ohio; Mr. Smith, of Michigan. Proceedings in the House-- Prayer by: Reverend Henry N. Couden Addresses by: Mr. Denby, of Michigan; Mr. Smith, of Michigan; Mr. Lacey, of Iowa; Mr. Fordney, of Michigan; Mr. Hamilton, of Michigan; Mr. Darragh, of Michigan; Mr. Townsend, of Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the PUT-IN-BAY in open water and its decks filled with people. Printed on verso: Steamer Put-in-Bay. The new steamer "Put-in-Bay" of the Ashley & Dustin Steamer Line is called the "New Flyer of the Lakes." This boat has six decks, is 240 feet long, 60 feet wide, has 7,000 square feet of dancing space, three thousand horse power triple expansion engines and a carrying capacity of 4,000 people. On the observation deck are a large number of ocean steamer chairs and the shade deck is fitted out with private parlors. The "Put-in-Bay" represents the newest development in lake excursion steamers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 12, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated December 4, 1886. The letter is written on Detroit Stove Works letterhead, which features a lithograph, credited to the Calvert Lithograph Company, depicting the Detroit Stove Works offices in Detroit and Chicago as well as the company's foundry in Hamtramck, Michigan. The letter reads: My dear Father, Have not written you for over a week as have had nothing particular to write about. We have had no snow to amount to anything, still have had some quite cold weather, the river is full of ice, coming down from the lakes. I have not fully recovered from my cold yet + just at present have a little boil inside of my nose which is very painful. As regarding my plans, do not think I can do better than to remain here for the present at any rate, there may be something turn up the first of the year by which I may get promoted but even if there is not then shall hope to soon. Had a letter from Miss [Rocaf?] a few days ago. Mr. Stone + family have left Montreal + gone to Philadelphia + he is now Rector of Grace Church in that City. The church I understand is a very large one + they like the change very much although sorry to leave Montreal. I am very glad they are making improvements to the Railroad Station it was a change much needed + will be appreciated by all who have any friends in the city all - The lantern you have made for the [------] must be a great benefit not to yourself but to all who have come the house - as the Corner there is very dark + a particularly bad place when it is wet. Am glad you are having such good success with the paper + hope it will be a great success. Remember me kindly to all friends - + hoping to hear from you again soon. Your affec. son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Cookbook from the Detroit Stove Works promoting Jewel Stoves and Ranges. The book's cover is made of black cardboard and has an image of a woman in a dress hat, holding a book, against a background of a square with gray borders and a red interior on it. Printing of the cookbook is attributed to John F. Eby and Company of Detroit. The words "Cooking By Gas; Detroit Stove Works; Detroit - Chicago" are on the cover. Contained within are recipes designed to be made using gas stoves and advertisements for Jewel Stoves and Ranges.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Traver-Bird Company spring and summer 1909 catalog of men's clothing containing illustrations of men wearing the store's clothes, as well as care directions. The cover is grey with an illustration of a laurel wreath on the front.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Program for the 100 year celebration of Detroit Lodge Number Two of the Free and Accepted Masons held at the Masonic Temple on Thursday, May 4, 1922; front cover has the Detroit Free Mason emblem at the top with "One Hundred Years" in the bottom right corner; bound with twine; the interior contains a poem by R.J. McLaughlin, a picture of a commerative plaque, lists and photos of officers, and a brief history of the lodge.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne Hotel from the corner of W Jefferson Avenue and 3st Street, with an American flag flying from the roof. Printed on verso: The Wayne Hotel is one of the favorite hotels in the city, located on Jefferson Avenue, corner of Third, directly across from the Michigan Central depot. It is on the river bank and from its windows a fine view of the river traffic is possible in the season. In the summer time a pavilion, built out to the water's edge, adds to the attractions of the hostelry which has been, for the past 20 years, under the management of J.R. Hayes. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 5, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of W Fort Street, facing west from Woodward Avenue. In view are many pedestrian, cars, the Bagley Memorial Fountain, Hammond Building, Dime Building, and City Hall. Printed on verso: Fort Street West, showing Dime Bank Building. This view is from the Hotel Pontchartrain, looking west on Fort Street, showing Dime Bank Building, the largest office building in Detroit. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 28, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half folded program for the Colonial Theater for the week of September 13, 1920, containing both the bill for Loew's Vaudeville as well as film to be screened. The vaudeville acts are the Colonial Orchestra; Fox, Benson, and Company in "The New Member;" Herb Knight and Marion Sawtelle; "master mind of the canine world," Brewster; Jimmy Rosen and Company in "Call Me Papa;" Thorndike and Curran in "Joining the Navy;" and dancers the Chalfonte Sisters. A preview for next week's offerings is printed on the back page.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with pedestrians in front and two American flags flying from the roof. Handwritten message on verso obscured by tape, postmarked Jan 16, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One page campaign leaflet containing a biographical sketch of General Russell A. Alger, "a Generous Citizen, a Gallant Soldier, an Excellent Businessman, Philanthropist and Statesman," printed in part of his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee in 1888.
- Date Issued:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- D. M. Ferry and Company catalog, printed by John Bornman and Son with illustrations by the Calvert Lithograph Company; front cover has an illustration of six colorful flowers, with "Seed Annual 1913" at top and D. M. Ferry & Co. Seedsmen - Detroit, Mich. at bottom; back cover has pink, blue/pink, purple/pink, and white/blue/black flowers with D. M. Ferry & Co. Seedsmen, Detroit - Mich. and "Seed Annual - 1913" at bottom; inside are lists of seeds and prices with black and white pictures and photographs, with two full page color pictures near the front, one color page near middle, and one color page near back; order form missing
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Issue of "The Student", published monthly by students of the Detroit Central High School. Contains essays, poetry, artwork, athletic and club news, and photos. Front cover features illustrations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by Alfred B. Caldwell.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- One lithograph copy of a plat map entitled "Plat of the City of Detroit as Laid Out by the Govr. and Judges." The plat is printed in black ink on white paper and shows the layout of property lines, lot lines, and right-of-way lines in downtown Detroit. Lot numbers, lot dimensions, right-of-way dimensions, and street names are also shown. Bearings are shown along the right-of-way lines of several principal streets including Michigan Avenue, Washington Grand Avenue, Miami Avenue, Monroe Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, and Woodward Avenue. The plat was drawn at a scale of 1 inch = 250 feet. A note in the lower left corner shows "I certify that this Plat contains a correct Plan of the City of Detroit so far as the materials in my possession have enabled me to prepare the same. Detroit, Jany. 8th 1831, Wayne County, Mich. Terry., John Farmer." Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Bowen & Co., Lith., Philada."
- Date Issued:
- 1831-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with a group of people standing in front and a flowerbed in the foreground. Printed on verso: Log Cabin, Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Log Cabin, Palmer Park. - Built on land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Avenue car line, is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 5, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Large half-folded newspaper-format program for the Lyceum Theatre spanning November 16-18, 1893, containing details about the play "The Wicklow Postman," and performances by opera diva Marie Tavary, as well as numerous advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- One magazine entitled "The Song Journal, Volume V, No. 8," dated August, 1875, and published by C. J. Whitney & Co. It contains several articles about music, advertisements, and the music for several songs. On the back cover is an advertisement for C. J. Whitney & Co. Piano Fortes and Estley Cottage Organs.
- Date Issued:
- 1875-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the First Congregational Church of Wyandotte. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jan 12, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half-folded schedule booklet for interurban streetcar lines for August, 1910, published by the Electric Railway Guide Company. Times and fares are listed for the Detroit United Railway's Flint Division, Orchard Lake Division, Pontiac Division, and Wyandotte Division; the Rapid Railway System and its Shore Line Division; the Detroit Monroe and Toledo Short Line Railway; the Tecumseh, Windsor, Sandwich and Amherstburg Railway; the Detroit, Jackson and Chicago Railway; the Lake Shore Electric Railway; and the Jackson, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Division of Michigan United Railways. A green illustration of a interurban streetcar traveling at night with a city in the background is on the cover. Advertisements, most prominently for hotels, are also contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Book containing both a detailed account and transcript of the Trowbridge Testimonial Banquest, honoring Charles C. Trowbridge on his 83rd birthday on December 29, 1882 at the Russell House, as well as commemorating his death on April 3, the following year with excepts from locals papers and the text of his memorial service at Christ Church. The books is bound is a black cloth cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- One print of "The Westminster" apartment building. The black and white print depicts a pen and ink drawing that shows a front corner view of the proposed apartment building. Text in the upper left corner shows "Apartment Building for Detroit, Mich., S. C. Falkinburg, Architect, 903 Hammond Bldg., Detroit, Mich." and "1903, Drawn by J. Lawson Miller." The print is mounted in a white matte frame.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson