Detroit Historical Society
12642 items
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- Photograph (and 1 copy). Black and white photo of the port side of the passenger steamer, "Hamonic," while underway. The ship was built in Collingwood, Ontario, in 1909 and was destroyed by fire on July 17, 1945, at Point Edward, Ontario. The ship was owned by the Northern Navigation Company which later became a division of Canada Steamship Lines. A typewritten label on the verso shows "Hamonic, Pass. Steamer, Northern Navigation Co., 365' - 50' - 24'. Built at Collingwood, Ont., 1909. Ran between Detroit, Sarnia, and Lake Superior. Destroyed by fire July 17th 1945 at Point Edward, Sarnia, Ontario." Printed text along the bottom of the photo shows "3485, Hamonic, 1915, Pesha Photo."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Color postcard depicting a view down Jefferson Avenue from the intersection of 3rd Street, with the Wayne Hotel, pedestrians, horse-drawn vehicles, and a sign reading "Wines and Spirits" visible. Printed on verso: Wayne Hotel, Detroit, Mich. Looking East on Jefferson, showing The Wayne Hotel is one of the favorite hotels in the city. Located on Jefferson Avenue, Cor. 3rd, directly across from the Michigan Central Depot. It is on the River Bank and from its windows a fine view of the river traffic is possible in the season. In the summer time, a pavilion, built out to the water's edge, adds to the attractions of the hostelry, which has been for the past twenty years, under the management of J. R. Hayes. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 11, 1914.
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- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Black and white photographic print depicting a man sitting at a desk in 5930 Woodward Avenue.
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- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Invitation printed on cardstock which reads: It is proposed to organize in connection with Harper Hospital, a training school for nurses, as a memorial of the late Dr. Farrand. To further this project, a meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Brush, 412, Jeff. Ave on Monday Evening, April 3rd 1883 at 8:00. Your attendance is respectfully invited Geo. D. Baker Chairman Financial Committee
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Sheet music for the patriotic song "For Columbia's Honor", by Mansel B. Green, published by Visger Music Publishing Co. Dedicated to America's Sons. Featured on the cover are a photo image of the composer and an engraving of Columbia holding a shield with the USS Maine on it. Printed on front cover: Introduced by Schremser's Fourth Infantry Band.
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- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Color postcard depicting the Masonic Temple from Cass Park, with several pedestrians and cars in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 19, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Souvenir program booklet from the 31st International Convention of the Walther League head in Detroit from July 15th to the 19th, 1923. The booklet is bound in a green paper cover and contains a brief history of the Lutheran Church, information about Lutheran schools, the 1920 effort to ban private schools in Michigan, the history of both the International and Detroit Walther League, the history of Detroit Public Schools, the new Main Library, the city's history, the General Motors Building, commerce and industry in the city, Belle Isle, activity along the Detroit River, an "honor roll" of attendees, and a list of sponsors. Several of the articles are accompanied by photographs of Detroit sites, boats, or organization members.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Eight panel parallel folded Detroit United Railway interurban brochure with map. The recto includes times for the limited interurban lines between Detroit and Toledo, Port Huron, Flint, and Jackson, as well as a table, dated May 1910, showing fares between different stops, and information about the railway system and about points of interest in Detroit for tourists. The verso is printed with a color map expanding across all six panels, credited to the Calvert Lithographing Company, showing the routes of all of the D.U.R.'s lines spanning from Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Black and white photographic print depicting a group of baseball players, presumably members of the Old Time Base Ball Players' Association. A few of the men wear Detroit Tigers uniforms while another wears Boston Red Sox uniform. Dated July 4, 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
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- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from Campus Martius, with streetcars, pedestrians, and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in the foreground, and the Hammond Building, Ford Building, and Bagley Memorial Fountain in the background. A sign reads, "Canadian Pacific". Printed on verso: Pontchartrain Hotel and Hammond Building, Detroit, Mich. This View of Campus Martius shows the Hotel Pontchartrain. Soldiers and Sailors Monument built in 1881 at a cost of $70,000. The red building at right is the Hammond Building. The electric sign on top of building is one of the finest in the west and when in action gives a description of the famous Chariot Race of Ben Hur. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 8, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society