Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting the Detroit Wolverines playing at Recreation Park, as seen from behind home plate. Mounted on board.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Sports
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing 24 policemen who are seated or standing along the exterior wall of a brick and wood-frame building. All of the men are wearing uniforms except for one who is wearing a dark suit and overcoat and is seated near the center of the photo. Printed text above the photo shows "Delray Police Station, April 1st 1906." Names of the policemen are printed beneath the photo as follows (left to right, back row): "E. Watson, signal officer; E. F. Hasting, patrolman; F. Weibel, patrolman; A. A. Coats, patrolman; A. Schoenrath, patrolman; P. O'Grady, patrolman; D. Gordon, patrolman; R. Weir, patrolman; E. Hays, signal officer." (left to right, middle row): "W. Farris, doorman; Wm. A. Gerold, patrolman; W. C. Degner, patrolman; F. Reskey, patrolman; F. Tesky, patrolman; L. H. Sterling, patrolman; D. Thomas, driver; H. Purcell, mounted patrolman." (left to right, front row): "J. Matteson, sergeant; L. C. Vermette, lieutenant; J. J. Downey, superintendent; P. W. Smith, commissioner; F. A. Newberry, captain; J. W. Wozniak, sergeant; T. Regan, sergeant."
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Police Department
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting Detroit United Railway streetcar #3026 with a destination sign reading, "Hamilton, House". In the background is the Highland Park Ford Plant. Image from page 4 of D.U.R. Photographs to Accompany Report of C.H. Fessenden, Sept. 3, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's stern. Workers prepare the framing for the decking. "59," is stenciled on the stern, and interior work lights are in use. The time of photo is 3:30 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26319-04-03-19 with a #59 and 3:30 pm written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex grounds. In the foreground workers setting rails in place. Beyond them workers dig a trench beside the tranfer table foundatation. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22479-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo of three men who are standing inside a sewer pipe that is under construction. The view shows a 72-inch diameter sewer pipe that has been constructed with concrete segment block. Several stacks of the segment block can be seen in the left foreground. Various construction materials and equipment can be seen in the center and right foreground. The three men, dressed in suits, can be seen in the background. Handwritten text along the lower edge of the photo shows "No. 2 C. 72 inch Type A Amco segment sewer by Village, Highland Park, Mich., 1916."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print on fabric backing depicting a sign advertising Speck Bros. that reads, "Detroit's Cash Furniture Store. Speck Bros. 684-636 Michigan Ave.". The sign is mounted to a metal gate. In the background is a field.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Large cabinet card bearing a sepia-toned group portrait photograph of Florine Tefft Barbour and her bridesmaids for her wedding with Dr. William Henry. The bridesmaids are are wearing floral-pattern dresses with full sleeves and are holding bouquets. The bride is in white dress to the left of center. "From left to right standing: Irene Swift, Clara Dyer, Lucy Griggs, Maggie Smith, Jessie Cortel; sitting: Mildred Frazer, Grou[?] Barbour, Lillian Kent, Mimi[?] Chittenden." is handwritten on the verso. Arthur & Philbric, Paris Panel, Detroit, Mich., Grand Rapids, Mich,. Toledo, Ohio" is embossed along the left edge of the card.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting the ice fountain on Washington Boulevard by Michigan Avenue, as viewed facing north. The Book Building prior to the addition of the Book Tower rises in the background. "Frozen fountain in Washington Blvd park, Winter 1918," handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of a cafe within the Russell House. A dining table beneath a white table cloth is set up in the foreground to the left of center. Glassware is on the table. The table is surrounded by three chairs with leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, as well as a forth chair with a triangular seat, and a semi-circular piece that extends around the chair to serve both as the arm rests and the back rest. A china cabinet stands against the wall behind the table. A chandelier incorporating antlers as well as a carved wooden figure of a woman is hung above the table. Two other dining tables are on the right edge of the photo. The recto is signed with the initials, "F.S." "Russell House," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail