Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Daniel Scotten Monument in Woodmere Cemetery with the lagoon in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto and verso, postmarked Sep 4, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One set of architectural "Specifications for Mr. Harvey Merrell for a Solid Brick Double House Located on the Southwest Corner of Wabash and Locust St's., Detroit, Mich." The specifications (Job 246, Set No. 2) are bound in a booklet that has two brass fasteners at the top. The cover is made of heavy tan paper and includes handwritten text for the title. Printed text beneath the title shows the name, "J. Lawson Miller, Architect." The cover interior and outside back cover have printed advertisements for many contractors, tradesmen, and building materials suppliers. The booklet contains 71 pages of typewritten text that give brief descriptions of all of the materials and construction requirements for the project. An index is shown on the first page.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Miller, J. Lawson
- Description:
- Invitation to the Independence Ball held July 4, 1831 at Woodworth's Hotel, addressed to Mary Catherine Brevoort, and dated July 1, 1831. "Mrs. Brevoort" is handwritten beneath a lithographic print of an eagle holding an "e pluribus unum," banner in its beak. "Mrs. Brevoort is again handwritten on the verso, so that her name would be displayed on top when the sheet was folded in thirds. A.S. Porter, J. Winder, I.S. Rowland, and M.F. Abbott are listed as the hotel's managers.
- Date Issued:
- 1831-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Fourth Annual Report of the Merrill-Palmer School of Homemaking. Includes black & white photos. Friesema Bros. Printing Co., Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Education
- Description:
- Map titled "North American Sheet IV Lake Superior Reduced from the Admiralty Survey," Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Drawn by J & C Walker. Published Nov. 1, 1832 by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, London. The map features Lake Superior in the center, with "Upper Canada," outlined in purple, to the north, and "Chippewa," outlined in green, to the south. The perimeter of the map contains lines of latitude and longitude. The scale used for distance is located on the outside of the map's right border.
- Date Issued:
- 1832-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program booklet for a production of "The Labyrinth," at the Detroit Opera House on February 26 and 27, 1906. An illustration of a woman and man in historical costume standing beside the masks of comedy and tragedy is on the cover. Information on the production and numerous advertisements--including ones for Almovar Havana Cigars, Stroh's, Siegel's, Sanders', the Detroit Coal and Coke Company, and roller skating at the Wayne Hotel Pavilion--are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 11, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Colored lithograph from Kelloggs & Comstock titled "Death of James Knox Polk: President of the United States from 1845 to 1849." The drawing depicts President Polk lying on his deathbed, with two women and three men standing at his bedside. A cloth covered table is visible beside the bed. The text underneath the lower left border of the drawing reads "Kelloggs & Comstock 150 Fulton St. N.Y. & 136 Main St. Hartford Conn." The text underneath the lower right border of the drawing reads "D. Needham 12 Exchange St. Buffalo."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Government
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an illustration of the Cadillaqua Water Fete-Carnival, with gondolas and other boats in the Detroit River, and fireworks and an airship in the background. Printed on verso: Cadillaqua will be the biggest carnival ever attempted in America. It will be held annually in Detroit during the fourth week of each July. The first Cadillaqua will cost $500,000 and will celebrate the 211th anniversary of the founding of the city. It will be a land and water fete. The nation is invited to it. Four Days and Five Nights. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 4, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Program for performance of "The Scandal" starring Kyrle Bellew beginning October 10, 1910 at the Detroit Opera House; contains character list, scene synopses, and musical program as well as advertisements; front cover features a color illustration of a road through a wooded area with a castle at top flanked by a man and woman in royal clothing and a bard underneath; advertisement for Hotel Pontchartrain on front cover
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater