Sepia-tone composite street view photograph of Woodward Avenue, Grand River to Gratiot, as noted on the verso, taken from the book "32 Years Ago," published by the Union Trust Company in 1923

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Print. Sepia-tone composite street view photograph of Woodward Avenue, Grand River to Gratiot, as noted on the verso, taken from the book "32 Years Ago," published by the Union Trust Company in 1923. Many retail businesses neighbor the thoroughfare and include, from left to right, Arthur and Phildric Photographers; Hoop Skirts; Chickering Pianos and Band Instruments; Housekeepers Palace; and the J.H. Black and Company. First Presbyterians Church is visible in the background. Also, written on the verso, "Old Downtown Detroit, First Presbyterian Church, where Hudson's is now, Newcomb's to the left."

Date Issued:

1891-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Business/Stores/Retail

Subject Topic:

Newcomb-Endicott Company, Arthur and Phildric Photographer, Hoop Skirts, Chickering Pianos and Band Instruments, Housekeepers Palace, J.H. Black and Company, First Presbyterians Church, Woodward Avenue, Grand River Avenue, and Gratiot Avenue

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/47485259-B80D-4DD0-8B71-993714535324