Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich.

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Description:

Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the west side of Woodward Avenue from Jefferson Avenue. In the background are the Ford Building, Union Trust Building, and Majestic Building. Signs read "Newell Gospel Services", "Queen Anne Soap", "Wilson Cafe", and "For Sale at reduced Prices Pardridge & Blackwell". Printed on verso: Woodward Avenue enjoys the unusual distinction of being both Detroit's leading business and residence street. It is named in honor of Judge Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost citizens in the pioneer days, and stretches approximately north and south. At its foot are the ferry docks where boats leave regularly for Windsor, Ont., Belle Isle and Bois Blanc Island. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 15, 1908.

Date Issued:

1908-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Woodward Avenue

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/CED8E71C-B1B6-4F0F-BE73-470113466998