Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the tower in Water Works Park, with a dirt road in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Apr 7, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Letter addressed to James B. Witherell from the acting Secretary of War on September 25, 1860, informing him that the President of the United States has promoted him to the rank of First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry of Fort Inge, Texas, vice for Joseph H. McArthur. This service is written to take effect on June 28, 1860. The final printed line states: Acknowledge the receipt of this letter to the Adjutant General. There is a United States seal in the top left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Program for performance of "Secret Service" at the Lyceum Theatre beginning March 24, 1901; program contains cast of characters, scene synopses, and musical program as well as several brief articles and advertisements; front cover is black and white and features two illustrations of jesters flanking the center "Lyceum Theatre" section; on either side of this are advertisements for "Herman D. Heidt, Haberdasher" and Goebel's Beer; back cover features an advertisement for Queen Anne Soap
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "If You Talk in Your Sleep Don't Mention My Name", words by A. Seymour Brown, music by Nat D. Ayer, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Gene Buck.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program sheet for a vaudeville show starring the female impersonator Julian Eltinge at the New Detroit Opera House beginning March 24, 1919; one-sided; features scenes to be performed with cast lists underneath and executive staff list at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Company Christmas card from Frederick Stearns, 1910. The card is printed in black text on tan paper and has an oval-shaped black and white picture of Frederick Stearns.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hudson Motor Co. with a "Hudson" flag flying atop it. Printed on verso: Hudson Motor Co., Detroit, Mich. Hudson Motor Co., one of the largest Automobile factories in the world. Postmarked 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a 1908 Packard Detroit Fire Department flying squadron car being driven out of the fire station of Engine Company No. 2 on East Hastings Street between Larned Street and Congress Street with ten firefighters on board. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 11, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Print containing six engravings, taken from the booklet, Souvenir of Detroit & Exposition, depicting locations in Detroit, spread across two leafs. A large image of City Hall is in the center, as viewed from Campus Martius, facing southwest. The McGraw Building behind it is partially visible. Michigan Central Station, identified here as the "M.C.R.R. Union Depot, on the southwest corner of Third Street and West Woodbridge Street is at the upper left in a rectangular frame. Below it, is the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Campus Martius, and the side of the Russell House in the background, framed in a circle. At the upper right, is another rectangular panel, this one depicting the pumping station and tower in Water Works Park. A circle bearing the image of a five story building with a dome-shaped tower, labeled "Y.M.C.A. Building Detroit." "Copyrighted 1887 by Ward Bros. Columbus O." printed in lower right corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Print of a political cartoon, "'Thy Will Be Done'," by Thomas May. The cartoon shows Uncle Sam standing with bowed head and a woman, possibly "Liberty," kneeling before an American flag draped casket, likely in response to the assassination of President William McKinley. The print is signed "To my friend Miss Ida Steffin with kindest regards. Tom May. Feb. 17th 1902" on the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Political History
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Elevation Plan of Steamers 59 & 60 for Flint & Pere Marquette Railroad Company." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a port side exterior profile view of the proposed wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1882. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1882-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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
- Description:
- Stock Certificate for 100 shares of The Detroit Railway Company, issue number A8. Receipt for stock issue is attached on the verso, and was issued on May 20, 1895 to N.A. Everett of Cleveland, Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Half-folded menu from the first Assembly Ball held on December 18, 1907. A black and white image of an Alice Martineau painting of a woman and a man with a horse, in 18th century clothing standing before a mansion, is on the cover. The courses are listed within.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Events
- Description:
- Program booklet for a variety show at the Temple Theatre for the week of Monday, September 20, 1920. The acts include Samaroff and Sonia with "A Big of Old Russia;" singer Ethel Hopkins; William Mandel and Company in "An Unusual Occurrence;" Stuart Casey and Mildred Warren in "Dog-Gonne It!;" Charles Young and Bill Wheeler, "Bachelors of Music;" Laura Pierpont in "The Guiding Star;" Sully and Mack; Thomas F. Swift and Mary H. Kelly "Offer $3000," a Vaudeville Vagary;" the Kitamuras Brothers, "equilibristic and 'Risley' Workers;" and the Temple Film Review of Current Events World-Wide. The booklet also contains information on the upcoming week's performances, and advertisements for clothiers, restaurants, and music stores. A green illustration of a curtain beneath a pediment showing a procession of performers is on the cover. "9/23/20," is handwritten on the cover in pen.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- A letter from Ralph Emery, a clerk working for the Detroit Stove Works, to his father, Robert T. Emery, in Belfast, Maine, dated November 26, 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, I suppose Thanksgiving passed off as quietly as usual in Belfast, it was very quite here, was at the office most of the day. Have you any sleighing yet, we have had no snow at all although I see by the papers that East + West of me they have had fearful snow storms. We shall shut the works down on account of the Funeral of Francis Palms, who is President of the Michigan Stove Co. Mr. Palms was the richest man in this state - lives opposite where I board. His daughter is the lady who Senator Jones of Florida - + about whom the papers have had so much to say. At present Jones + his son are both here. The Senator has not been outside of Detroit except for a day to some place within 60 miles - for over a year. He has not been near Washington for much over a year but boards at the Russell House + draws his salary same as if he was in Washington all the time - People here think him somewhat out of his head. Have just returned from Mr. Palms funeral, it is the first Catholic funeral I have ever attended + was on a very grand scale - all the Stove Works turned out + the men made a big show. Notice by the Paper that the contract for supplying Belfast with water has been given to Boston parties. Hope you are well + that I shall hear from you soon. With my kindest regards to all. Remain your affec. son, Ralph Emery
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting tents, crowds, a Ferris wheel, two airplanes and a hot air balloon at the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the median of Washington Boulevard, facing south from Park Avenue. In view are a few pedestrians and many large trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for "Songs of the Nation", arranged by J. Bodewalt Lampe, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustrated by André De Takacs.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Handbill. Printed flyer from the "Office of the Street Car Employes' Association," to all Street Car Men of Detroit, regarding a "Grand Rally" held on Saturday, October 14, 1893. It reads, "Office of the Street Car Employes' Association, 56 and 57 Kanter Building, Detroit Mich., Oct. 14, 1893. GRAND RALLY. TO ALL STREET CAR MEN OF DETROIT, There will be a Meeting of the Street Car Employes of Detroit, at Fraternity Hall, at 12 o'clock Tonight, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1893. This Meeting will be addressed by W.D. Mahon, President; S.Massey, Sec.-Treas. Of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America; Also G.DeLisle, of Duluth; Jas. Riley, of Minneapolis. This Meeting is of Vital Importance to each STREET CAR MAN. Let Us Make It a Grand Success Rain or Shine. W.D. MAHON, Pres. L.S. MASSEY, Sec.-Treas."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- One plan sheet entitled, "Plan of Spar Deck, F.&P.M. [Flint & Pere Marquette] Steamers, Showing Additional Capacity Due to 36 Feet 8 Inch Increased Length." The drawing consists of black ink on linen and shows a plan view of the proposed cabin layout on the spar deck for the wooden-hulled, propeller-driven, passenger steamships. The plan was prepared at a scale of 1/4 inch = 1 foot by Frank E. Kirby for the Detroit Dry Dock Company and is dated May, 1883. (Steamer numbers 59 and 60 were the Detroit Dry Dock hull numbers for the passenger steamships that were known as F.&P.M. No. 1 and F.&P.M. No. 2, respectively.)
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Typewritten letter and envelope sent by the J.L. Hudson Company to Mrs. William H. Johnston of 17 West Bethune Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, accompanying six halftone photographic images of women modeling clothing for the upcoming Fall season. The envelope is postmarked 1918. The letter is on J.L. Hudson Company stationery. The message reads: Dear Madam: We are presenting herewith a group of photographic reproductions of the newer models in Fall apparel. May we not have the pleasure of a personal visit in the near future and a further introduction into what we believe is appropriate in style and texture for the coming season? Yours very truly, The J.L. Hudson Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Hardcover ledger book, bound in a grey cover printed with "Journal," used by Martin Cooney, the Superintendent of Horses for the Detroit Fire Department to record both the shifts and absences of workers at the department's supply stables, spanning February 18, 1902 to January 13, 1907, as well as the supply and consumption of hay and oats by the department's horses, from January 1, 1902 to December 15, 1906. The worker's arrivals and departures are listed on pages 3 through 19, while the supply of feed is documented on pages 1 and 2, as well as 164 through 200. "Supply Stables" and "Chief Martin Cooney" are handwritten on the front free endpaper.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Postcard. A color photograph on cardstock depicting an elevated view of the Y.M.C.A. Building with the tops of trees in Grand Circus Park in the foreground. Printed on verso, "Y.M.C.A. Building, corner Witherell and Adams Avenues, is the largest and most complete of its kind in the world and boasts of a gymnasium second to none in the country. It was erected in 1908 and has cost in the neighborhood of $700,000." Handwritten note on verso. Postmarked Jun 23, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting The House that Jack Built attraction at Electric Park, with a man standing beside the ticket booth. Postmarked September 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view looks across Woodward Avenue at City Hall and includes the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and Majestic Building. Postmarked 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program for performances of "The Chief," starring John Drew at Detroit Opera House, beginning April 24, 1916; front cover features a color illustration of the Opera House Facade with a number of people standing out front and two automobiles parked in the street; "B.C. Whitney, Proprietor"; "H.F. Parent, Manager"; in white letters near top "Detroit Opera House;" interior contains information about the production as well as numerous advertisements; printed by the Charles F. May Company of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Merrill Fountain in Campus Martius, with the Detroit Opera House in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting Cadillac Square at night, decorated for the Forth Liberty Loan drive. The stage and replica of the Statue of Liberty are illuminated, and several people stand around the square. Printed on recto: Black's Detroit Handwritten message on verso reads, "Dear Grandma, We have a nice Statue of Liberty in Detroit. Don't you think so?" Postmarked Oct 24, 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Invitation to the donor to attend the ceremonies marking the 200th anniversary of the founding of Detroit. Within the invitation is a listing of the general Executive Committee, Special Council Committee and Invitation and Reception Committee. These names include famous personages such as Wm.C. Maybury, R.A. Alger and many others.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- Certificate; "This Certifies that George L. Winckler is an Active Member of the Detroit Light Infantry." Signed by Ralph Phelps Jr, President, and Harry S. Starkey, Secretary. Dated February 3rd 1886. Printed by the Calvert Lith. Co. Detroit. The certificate features full color illustrations showing soldiers sitting, standing, and marching at an encampment.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Military
- Description:
- Booklet commemorating the 100th anniversary of Central Methodist Church and Michigan Methodism. Contains black & white photos, history of the church and its pastors, church directory, and program for the 55th Annual Session of Detroit Conference.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- One tax receipt, dated July 12, 1867, issued by the Receiver's Office in Detroit. It was printed in black text on white paper and indicated that Richmond & Backus Company paid $264.63 for various city taxes on "Personal Property, Jeff. Ave. North." The receipt, No. 37, was signed by "T.R. Cumings, Receiver of Taxes."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Bank note No. 788 from "The Detroit City Bank" for $5.00 and dated December 20, 1837. The note is printed in black ink on thin linen paper and shows the Roman numeral, "V," in all four corners. An engraved view of the Detroit shoreline is shown at the top of the note. The note is signed "F. H. Harris, Cashier," on the lower left edge and is signed "H. M. Campbell, President," on the lower right edge. The reverse is blank except for handwritten text that shows, "Presented to Emma S. Hampton, President Fairbanks Corps No. 17. December 1884 by James W. Romeyn."
- Date Issued:
- 1837-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Currency/Medallions
- Description:
- Sheet music for the "Knights Templar March and Two-Step", by Wm. E. J. Keating, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustrated by Starmer and features an image of a letter by E. A. Kraussman to the composer.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lake in Palmer Park with the Lighthouse in the background. Printed on recto: Copyright, 1900, by Detroit Photographic Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Contract between Finzel's Orchestra and the Ashley and Dustin Steamer Line for the services of eight musicians aboard the excursion steamer PUT-IN-BAY during the 1914 season, dated March 1st. The contract is in black printed ink on yellowed paper and has been filled in by typewriter. It stipulates a payment of $178 per week, and includes the note "Less $20.00 per week for two meals per day." The contract is signed by Edward A. Dustin. "Please sign and return this duplicate," is printed in the bottom left corner and a dotted black line at top suggests it was a piece of a larger perforated sheet of paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a street view up Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius, with pedestrians, streetcars and horse-drawn vehicles. Printed on verso: Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series No. 2139, "Detroit, Mich" Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King and Queen.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Deed, signed by President James Madison, and Secretary of State James Monroe granting land to Solomon Sibley, bearing the Great Seal of the United States, embossed in white: James Madison, President of the United States of America To all to whom these presents shall come, greetings: Know ye, that Solomon Sibley, afsignee of Amable Bellair having lodged in the Treasury, a certificate of the register of the Land-office at Detroit, whereby it appears that the said Solomon Sibley, as afsignee of Amable Bellair is confirmed by the virtue of an act of Congress, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land in the territory of Michigan," in his claim to a certain tract of land, containing two hundred and fifty eight, 55/100 acres, situate on the border of River Raisins [sic] bounded and describes as follows, to wit: Beginning at a post standing on the border of River Raisins, between this tract and a tract confirmed to Richard Pattison; thence north nineteen degrees, east, two hundred and ninety four chains twenty two links; thence south seventy one degrees east, eight chains, seventy three links to a post; thence south nineteen degrees west, two hundred and ninety eight chains, eleven links to a post standing on the border of river Raisins, between this tract and a tract confirmed to Gabriel Godfroy, thence along the border of said river, up stream, north forty seven degrees west, nine chains fifty six links to the place of beginning. There is granted by the United States, unto the said Solomon Sibley the tract or parcel of land above described; to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances, unto the said Solomon Sibley, his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Give under my hand at the city of Washington, the twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the Independence of the United States of America, the thirty-fifth. By the President James Madison. James Monroe Secretary of State.
- Date Issued:
- 1811-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Page from a ledger, numbered 696, containing a table titled "We owe for New Goods," dated February 8, 1901. The table lists company names and dollar amounts. The page is in brown and red ink on lightweight partially translucent paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- John Greenslade Oils invoice for 10 gallons of cylinder oil sold to G.A. Dupuis on June 9, 1886. The invoice is printed with an engraving of the company's building at 38 and 40 Jefferson Avenue, as well as an ornate header incorporating a cask of oil in a doorway, a scroll, and several branches.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sheet music for the song "Virginia Love", words by Earle C. Jones, music by Charles N. Daniels, published by Jerome H. Remick & Co. Cover illustration by Starmer.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Program; front reads "Grand Concert at the First Congregational Church, Wednesday Evening, February 12, 1879, Under The Auspices Of The Young People's Society, Given By Our Ballad Party;" beneath are the members of the group are listed along with ticket prices and the starting time; the program unfolds vertically revealing the program of fourteen songs and readings as well as the performers of each; back cover has reviews from a Lansing performance
- Date Issued:
- 1879-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall at night from the corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. In the background are the Pontchartrain Hotel and Hammond Building. Printed on verso: City Hall, Detroit, Mich. City Hall Cost $600,000. The clock is one of the largest in the United States and there is but one larger in the World. The dials are 8 1/2 feet in diameter. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit Mich. Made in U.S.A. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the shoreline of Sylvan Lake with trees, a narrow beach, rowboats, docks, and a boat shed.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 6-page letter and that was written by Dr. Theodore A. McGraw. The front of the envelope is entitled in handwriting to "The Progress of Surgery in the Nineteenth Century by Theodore A. McGraw, M.D."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- One report entitled "Report on Earnings, Operating Expenses, Service and Rate of Fare - Detroit United Railway." The softcover report has a medium brown cardboard cover with gold-colored text for the title. It contains 77 pages of black printed text on white paper which give discussions, statistics, and costs concerning various aspects of the railway operations. A summary is given at the beginning of the report and recommendations are given in the Appendix section. The report was prepared by Barclay Parsons & Klapp, Consulting Engineers, in April, 1918, for the Board of Street Railway Commissioners of the City of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along a curved road on Belle Isle, lined with trees. Printed on verso: Drive Way, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river connected 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 Jan 19, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Advertisement from the Detroit Stove Works promoting their "Peerless" model wood burning stoves. On the recto is an illustration of a Peerless stove, credited to A. Picard of Troy, New York, and text advertising that it has a "swing cover and pan on top of [the] stove."
- Date Issued:
- 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the bathhouse at Tashmoo Park on Harsens Island with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard