Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Sheet music for "Waiting", words and music by Jos. W. Guinan, published by the United Music Publishing Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Resolution, handwritten on heavy board, adopted by City of Detroit Board of Water Commissioners expressing appreciation to Robert Oakman, on the occasion of his resignation from the Board, for "the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioners." The resolution was adopted on March 11, 1919. It is signed by four of the water commissioners and the secretary. The text of the resolution is as follows: "Resolutions Unanimously Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners, of the City of Detroit March 11-1919 WHEREAS MR. ROBERT OAKMAN resigned as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Detroit to take effect March 1-1919 after a period of service of over four years commencing December 8-1914. WHEREAS during all these years whether serving on committees of the Board or as its President, he gave liberally and unselfishly of his time ability and experience to the city of Detroit, for the advancement and betterment of the waterworks system, especially in the investigation of filtration problems. WHEREAS, his knowledge of the civic affairs of the city made him of great value in the workings of the Board, and WHEREAS his uniform courtesy and consideration toward his fellow commissioners made him an efficient counselor and companionable friend. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Water Commissioners cause to be inscribed upon the records of the Board, these expressions of esteem for him as a slight token of appreciation for the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioner, and their regard for him as a former associate. Attest: Harry S. Starkey Secretary [Commissioner signatures] Commissioners."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sheet music for the three step "Dreamtime", composed by Otto Auerbach, published by Charles I. Davis.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Music
- Description:
- Advertisement from the Detroit Stove Works promoting their "North Star" model wood burning cooking stove. On the recto is an illustration of the "North Star" stove and text advertising it as a "first rate, low-priced cooking stove, for wood, with SQUARE heavy top."
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Magazine entitled, "Our Social Magnet," v. 1, no. 8, August, 1918, published by American Car & Foundry Company; softcover, 30 pages. Cover page has black text on slightly yellowed paper with a black and white picture of American naval ships. Inside pages have articles printed in black and red text along with black and white pictures. The general theme of this issue is the continuing war with Germany (World War I) and the American spirit of patriotism.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Color half-length portrait lithograph of Lewis Cass, printed by N. Currier of New York City, for Cass' 1848 presidential campaign. Cass is depicted seated in a suit and bowtie before a backdrop including a red curtain and a marble column. "Lewis Cass, Democratic Candidate for Twelfth President of the United States," is printed below. The print is mounted on heavy cardboard.
- Date Issued:
- 1848-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Halftone print of a photograph of a woman modeling a dark colored coat with a fur collar, cuffs, and trim around the bottom, with a tricorn hat, heels, and spats. She stands in profile, with her head turned toward the camera. The background consists of a faint image of wall paneling and a sconce. The image was sent by the J.L. Hudson Company to Mrs. William H. Johnston of 17 West Bethune Avenue, Detroit as part of a packet of six photos showcasing fashions for the fall of 1918.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Envelope from the Hotel Pontchartrain, featuring an engraving of the building. Contains a piece of blank stationery with Hotel Pontchartrain letterhead.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Advertisement from the Detroit Stove Works promoting their "Warrior" model heating stoves. On the recto is an illustration, credited to George Wightman of Buffalo, New York, of a Warrior stove and text advertising that it is for "Wood or Coal" and that it is "made of Cast and Heavy Wrought Iron, possesses Great Durability, and is a Powerful Radiator of Heat. The fuel is burned on a dumping grate, thus securing its complete combustion. The Double Door admits the Largest Chunks of Wood, and is fastened by a turn-buckle, affording absolute security against fire. The ash pit is large and deep. The draft is regulated by a damper below the grate and a register in the pipe-collar. By a simple device the stove may be adapted to the use of soft coal. In beauty of design and finish it is without rival."
- Date Issued:
- 1872-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail