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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Washington Boulevard from Grand Circus Park, with the Detroit Conservatory of Music covered in ivy visible as the first of a row of houses in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 7, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Characteristic Scene, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color photographic image of a group of canoeists in the foreground with a decorative stone bridge, pedestrians, and trees in the background. Printed text on the verso gives some brief details about Belle Isle.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting many people at the bathing beach on Bob-Lo Island. In view are a slide and rowboat. Printed on verso: Bob-Lo Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River, one of Detroit's favorite pleasure grounds is situated in Canadian waters at the junction of Detroit River and Lake Erie. The island is owned by the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co., comprises 225 acres and is equipped with a Casino, Dancing Pavilion, Athletic Field, Bathing Beach and similar conveniences. The fine steamer Columbia covers the run several times daily. Postmarked August 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River and pier in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 18, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a wrap-around counter in H.J. Boerth's Quick Lunch, with men seated on stools and women working behind the counter. A cash register is in the foreground. Printed on verso: This Card Shows Boerth's Quick Lunch, located at 108 Woodward Ave., on the main floor, which is one of the finest and most up-to-date Quick Lunch Counters west of New York City. The annex in basement consists of a cafeteria with five private dining rooms in connection. One-minute service, cleanliness, sanitary cooking, fine quality of food, and popular prices, make it especially attractive. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 4, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Woodward Avenue, facing north from Campus Martius. Signs read "Heyn's Bazaar" and "Weil & Co." Pedestrians fill the street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Home Savings Bank on the corner Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. Printed on verso: The Home Savings Bank Building - Corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold street, was erected in 1893 and is eight stories high. The handsome offices of the bank occupy the entire lower floor, the rest of the building being devoted entirely to offices. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 30, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting inside Sanders' Palace of Sweets, with a man behind a counter. A sign reads "Our 25¢ Candies". Printed on verso: Sanders' Palace of Sweets, 141-143 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., located in the heart of the shopping district, is not only known as the most beautiful store of its kind in the world but as the distinction of being the first to originate Ice Cream Soda, now one of America's most popular soft drinks. Sanders' celebrated confections have a reputation second to none. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 7, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a decorative arch for the Elks National Convention parade illuminated at night on Woodward Avenue in Grand Circus Park. The time-lapse photo resulted in streaks of light from streetcars. Printed on recto: Pesha Photo
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the waiting room in the Michigan Central Station, filled with carved wood benches. Printed on verso: Waiting Room in Michigan Central Station, Detroit, Mich. The New Michigan Central Station is located near Michigan Avenue, between fifteenth and seventeenth Streets, covers twenty-one acres and the total cost is $15,000,000.00. There will be eleven tracks in the station that will accommodate 135 passenger coaches. It will have all conveniences, such as a complete Drug Store with special facilities for the care of Invalids and Change Room where travelers can at nominal cost obtain Shower Baths and make a change of clothing. Accommodations for passengers will not be outdone by any Railroad Station in the World. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
