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- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display featuring Hoover Vacuum's available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin stands on the left side of the window, and appears to be admiring the differing styles of vacuums which are placed around an embroidered chair, a wringing table, and ornamented room partition. Signage on the far right side of the window features a floral print and reads, "Grosse Pointe and Eastern Michigan Horticultural Society FLOWER SHOW, November 10, 11, 12, 1922, Belle Isle Casino, Free to Public." Also, smaller signage in the central foreground reads, "The J.L. Hudson Company." The name of the photography studio and geographic location are stamped on the verso, "Smith Brothers, Commercial Photographers, Arcadia Bldg., Woodward & Stimson, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store under construction on Woodward Avenue. The construction occurring is joining the two Hudson's buildings together where Himelhoch's Department Store was once located. A series of intricate scaffolding is visible atop the sidewalk and in front of the structure. Automobiles are parked along Woodward Avenue in front of Hudson's, and The Newcomb-Endicott Company in the background. The date, and photographic sequence number are printed on the bottom of the recto, "Aug - 20 - 23; 55803." Also, the name of the photography studio, and their geographic location are embossed on the bottom of the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit."
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print, taken from an elevated vantage point features the enormous Smith, Hinchman and Grylls addition to The J.L. Hudson Company Building, under construction on Woodward Avenue. A series of automobiles are visible parked in the street below. Pedestrians are visible admiring the construction from the opposing sidewalk. Construction workers are also visible at the foot of the building. The name of the photography studio, and geographic location are embossed on the bottom of the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit." Also, the date is hand-written on the verso, "6-29-25."
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Letter addressed "To whom it is concerned," introducing the bearer, J.L. Ernst, as an authorized Encyclopedia Britannica salesman for the J.L. Hudson Company, dated November 8, 1901. The letter is typewritten on J.L. Hudson Company stationery which features an engraving of the store by the Calvert Lithographing Company. The letter is signed by the manager of the Britannica Department.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Ledger sheet from the Cleveland, Ohio office of the J.L. Hudson Company containing a statement of receipts and expenditures for August 14, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Book Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Tables, draped with linens, display many different book titles available for purchase. A framed display of news clippings is visible in the right background. Large works of art neighbor many of the book displays.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Hexagonal J.L. Hudson Company trade card with a color image of a scene of a man sharpening a scythe in a field, as a woman stand in the background holding a bucket of water, credited to "Bufford." "Compliments of J.L. Hudson, Clothier," is printed on a banner drawn as if pinned to the lower right corner of the card. Text on the verso gives the store's address as 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue, and promotes the store's selection, and prices, and encourages out-of-towners visiting Detroit to come to the store.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Large J.L. Hudson trade card printed with an image of a seated women with short hair wearing a white dress with a red sash at the waist and tassels on the skirt. "Compliments of J.L. Hudson, Opera House Build'g, Detroit, Mich." near the lower right corner of the card. The verso is printed with an image of a potted plant and the text: J.L. Hudson, Detroit Opera House Building Men's, Boys', and Childrens Clothing, Men's, Boys', and Childrens Hats 7 Caps, Men's Furnishings, Custom Tailoring,
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print mounted on board of an elevated exterior view of The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store located on Woodward Avenue. Two American flags are visible hanging from the building's façade; signage painted on the east elevation of the building reads, "Hudson's Grows with Detroit." Automobiles and a horse carriage are all visible parked adjacent to the store; pedestrians are visible on the sidewalk and crossing the street. Himelhoch's retailer neighbors Hudson's to the west, as well as the Weil Furniture Company. The date and store name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "Hudson's; May - 18 - 15." Also, hand-written on the verso, "Hudson's in 1915 - Woodward and Grand River."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of the Newcomb-Endicott Company Building on the corner of Farmer Street and Grand River Avenue. Window displays are visible behind the populated thoroughfares adjacent to the retail store. Street-car power lines are visible above the adjacent streets. The J.L. Hudson Company is visible in the background. Stamped on the verso, "Copy Craft, Inc. 833-5950; 33 Eliott, Detroit, Mich, 48201."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
