Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
- Description:
- One pencil drawing (Sheet 2 of 20) of the proposed "Biautogo" motorcycle. The sketch shows profile and end views of the proposed vehicle along with sketches of various components. Design notes, part labels, and other details are also shown. A handwritten note in black pen across the lower edge reads "One of a number of original drawings for the Biautogo made in Europe showing 8 cyl. V motor and study of gyroscope installation." The drawing is signed "JSB [James Scripps Booth], Paris, January, 1912," near the lower left corner.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph, mounted on board, of a plank constructed sidewalk on Swain Street during the winter months. The sidewalk is surrounded by a fence and foliage, as well as the adjacent Swain Street. Written in script on the verso, "Dec 8th 1903. Marian Amperss, on Swain South of Fort, There had been several new planks put in. F.S.Q."
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white street view photograph from a glass plate negative of the south side of Cadillac Square, from Woodward Avenue. Pedestrians are visible walking the thoroughfare as well as waiting on the neighboring sidewalk. Automobiles are also parked along the adjacent avenue. Neighboring the thoroughfare are many commercial structures including the, "Goebel Building; American Paint and Glass; The Paint Shop; and the Imperial Tea Company. The Pontchartrain Hotel is visible in the right side of the image. Written on the verso, "Cadillac Square, south side, first block from Woodward, looking east, 1910."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting air brake equipment in a Detroit United Railway repair shop. Image from page 102 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
- Description:
- Two page typewritten application letter from William D. Purdy to William Jared Chittenden, Jr. manager of the Hotel Pontchartrain, for a position as assistant steward or head storekeeper. The letter is dated July 26, 1907, is unsigned, and its pages are fastened with a brass fastener. The letter reads: Detroit, Mich., July 26, 1907 Mr. W.J. Chittenden, Jr. Prop. The Ponchartrain[sic] Detroit, Mich. Dear Sir:- I herewith make application for the position of assistant steward or head shopkeeper, and beg to state my qualifications as follows: Age 32; married and one child Habits good, do not touch liquor, smoke occasionally. Experience: Associated with my father in the eating house and hotel business in the State of Colorado for ten years. Two year manager of the Grand Hotel, Pueblo, Colo., a 100-room $5 per day American plan house, leaving on account of change of ownership. Five years with the Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., as head storekeeper and later as assistant steward, leaving late last fall on account of ill health. Came to Detroit, which is my old home to recuperate, and my now able to resume work. I understand thoroughly the handling, care and service of wines and liquors, and first-class cafe service, as the Brown ranked with the best New York hotels. I am an experiences accountant, have keep books under four different systems. I originated a card index system of keeping track of the store and wine cellar stocks, which was highly appreciated by the management. I also installed the present checking system used at the Brown, which with permission is also in use at the Shirleys, Denver, and the Lankershim, Los Angeles, Calif. I am reliable, industrious and exacting in my work, always on times, and work for the interest of my employer. I have in my possession letters from Mr. Tabor, Mgr. Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, Colo., Mr. M.J. Fitch, Pueblo, Colo., and other prominent Colorado people. For Detroit reference, would name Mr. Geo. W. Parker, Gen'l Exp. and Frt. Agt., D.U.R., and Mr. Alvan Larrabee, Michigan Bolt and Nut Works. Mr. John Faltis, Woodward Ave. Poultry Dealer, knows my family intimately. while a personal interview would be more satisfactory than this letter, I realize you are a very busy man just now and have not much time to devote to interviews, but hoping for a favorable consideration of my application, I beg to remain, Yours very truly,
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One "Map of Detroit" with separate red paper cover. The map is printed in black, red, green, and blue ink on white paper and shows streets, street names, railroad lines, streetcar lines, parks, and cemeteries within the city limits. In addition, the names of former ribbon farm owners (with private claim numbers) are shown along the shoreline of the Detroit River. An advertisement for "Boydell Bros. White Lead and Color Co." is shown in the upper right corner of the sheet. The map was "Published by Silas Farmer & Co., 31 Monroe Avenue, cor. Farmer Street, Detroit, Mich." at an approximate scale of 1 inch = 0.5 miles and was dated 1897. There is an advertisement for Boydell Bros., White Lead and Color Co., on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Eight panel folded pamphlet distributed by the Peninsular Cricket Club, and printed by the Calvert Lithographing Company with a series of cartoons of cricket players on the recto, and advertisements for the Michigan Exchange; William Suckert, bookbinder; Thomas Swan, fruit merchant; and the Calvert Lithographing Company. "Drawing by Sid Griffin from suggestion by Charles B. Calvert, captain of club[?]" is handwritten along the top border of the illustrations.
- Date Issued:
- 1878-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the northeast corner of Monroe and Randolph Streets. In view are the Hotel Ste. Claire and signs reading "Salamander", "Kratz Shoes", "Irish Pawn", "Recruiting U.S. Marines", "Chop Suey", and "Mittenthal's". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Edward Edgar Hartwick Captain of Company B, First Independent Battalion, Michigan National Guard, issued on April 5, 1901. The text of the certificate is as follows: "State of Michigan Military Department Aaron T. Bliss Governor and Commander in Chief To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Edward E. Hartwick In the Name and by the Authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Captain Company B, First Independent Battalion Michigan National Guard to rank as such from the Twentieth day of February 1901. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of such Office by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging AND I DO STRICTLY CHARGE AND REQUIRE all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from the COMMANDER IN CHIEF, the General or other Superior Officers, set over him according to the rules and discipline governing the Michigan National Guard. This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Patent and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand at Lansing, this Fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and one. By the Governor A.T. Bliss. Charles S. Pierce, Dep'y Secretary of State George H. Brown, Adjutant General" The certificate is affixed with the gold seal of the State of Michigan on the bottom left.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society