Heart of Detroit

Description:

Colorized halftone print of a photograph depicting the west side of Campus Martius, as viewed from an elevated position, likely from the Pontchartrain Hotel. The primary copy has bolder colors and is mounted on beige cardstock. The secondary copy has lighter colors, and includes the title, "'The Heart of Detroit' - Reproduced from Photograph," as well as the notation, " Jos. Mack, Printer, Detroit." Both versions include captions below labeling the Post Office, City Hall, Pardridge and Blackwell in the Majestic Building, the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Merrill Fountain, and the Opera House. A sign reading, "Welcome National Hay Association" is posted on the front of City Hall. The moonlight tower in front of City Hall on the corner of Woodward Avenue and Michigan Avenue is visible. Electric streetcars, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians are on the streets below. "1902-1903" handwritten on lower right corner of secondary copy, and "Fine Cigars and Tobacco, Confectionary, Soft Drinks, and School Supplies, Etc., 528 Dix Ave. Detroit, Mich." stamped on its verso.

Date Issued:

1902-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Views

Subject Topic:

Campus Martius, Downtown, Pontchartrain Hotel, Post Office, City Hall, Majestic Building, Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Merrill Fountain, Opera House, Moonlight Tower, Woodward Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Fort Street, Electric Streetcars, and Horse-Drawn Carriages

Subject Name:

Mack, Joseph

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/3B0A7DE4-D58A-43DF-86C1-286710715507