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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo postcard from a souvenir set from the 1923 water ballet and circus performance, "The Awakening," depicting 25 of the performers--women in bathing suits and hats--posed on the steps of their set at Shadukiam Grotto Stadium at West Davison Ave and Dexter Boulevard. "'The Awakening' presented by Shadukiam Grotto, Detroit, 1923. 17420 chair seats, 1000 participants--water stunts, circus acts, ballets, fireworks. Conceived and managed by N.C. Chapman. Photo by MacGregor & Vallin," is printed on the verso. The set of three cards were housed in a beige paper envelope with "The Awakening 1923, Photographic Mailing Cards, Price $1.00 Per Set," printed on them, and "Ruth McMeans, 326 El Cerrito, Piedmont, Calif." handwritten on them.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many people in front. Printed on verso: The Horticulture Building at Belle Isle is well worth seeing. It is stored with rare and beautiful shrubs and flowers, which has taken the Park and Boulevard Commission years to collect. It is situated near the center of the island and is thronged with visitors the year around. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 18, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the bathing beach at Bob-Lo Island, with water in the foreground and a slide in the background. A handwritten message is on the verso, postmarked March 6, 1917. "Commercialchrome" is printed on the verso along the dividing line.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Printed on verso: Interior of Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 22, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Museum of Art on the southwest corner of East Jefferson Avenue and Hastings Street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 18, 1911. "No. M 1872 Pub. by The Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle, with a fountain in the background. Printed on verso: Lily Pond, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. One of the many pretty spots on Belle Isle is the Lilly Pond. At almost every turn there are views that would tempt and test the brain and brush of the greater artist in looking over this Natural Beauty Spot. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 22, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting people at the bathing beach on Bob-lo Island. In the foreground is a rowboat and in the background is a slide. Printed on verso: Bathing Beach - Bois Blanc - Detroit River Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 30.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard printed with a photograph of the Flying Swings ride at Boblo Island. The recto has a white border with the Boblo Island logo at the top. "One of the many attractions that can be found on this beautiful Canadian island amusement park. Accessible only by boat, Boblo Island offers many exciting rides, shows and attractions for the entire family." is printed on the verso. The card's photography and published in credited to Freestyle Photo-Graphics on the verso; no date is listed.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing under an ivy-covered bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 11, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Gratiot Avenue, facing northeast. In view are Library Park, Partridge & Blackwell, and Henry C. Weber & Co. Printed on verso: Bird's Eye View of Gratiot Avenue and East Side, Detroit, Mich. This Bird's Eye View was taken from the top of Majestic Building, looking out Gratiot Avenue. Gratiot Avenue is one of the main thoroughfares of Detroit Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 21, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
