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- One street map of Detroit and Eastern Wayne County that was printed by the Federal Lithograph Company of Detroit. The multicolor map is printed on white paper at a scale of 1.2 inches = 1 mile. It shows streets, street names, city and township boundaries, section numbers, railroad and streetcar lines, and the locations of new residential subdivisions and industrial sites in Dearborn and southwest Detroit. Several tables along the left side of the sheet give statistics on population growth, projected city boundaries in 1930, and leading industries. The map features residential developments of the "Glover Watson Organization" and the company name appears prominently in several inset advertisements across the map.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One map entitled, "Farmer's New Map of Wayne County, Michigan." The map is printed in red, green, and black text on a white background and shows cities, townships, major roads, railroad lines, population statistics, and the names of property owners in the county as of 1904. The map was compiled by Arthur John Farmer and was drawn by Jethro Brown. A brief county history is shown in the lower left and right corner areas of the map.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One "Map of the City of Detroit." The map was printed in black, red, green, and blue ink on white paper and shows streets, street names, railroad lines, streetcar lines, parks, and cemeteries within the city limits. In addition, the names of former ribbon farm owners (with private claim numbers) are shown along the shoreline of the Detroit River. An advertisement for "Michell's New Clothing House" is shown in red text across the top of the sheet. The map was printed by "R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Detroit, Mich." at a scale of 2.5 inches = 1 mile and was dated 1895. There is a detached pocket cover entitled "Mitchell's New Clothing House."
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One street map entitled "R. L. Polk & Co.'s Map of the City of Detroit, Michigan." The map is printed in black on slightly yellowed paper at an approximate scale of 2.5 inches = 1 mile. It shows streets, street names, city and township boundaries, section numbers, streetcar routes, and railroads. The map was printed by "R. L. Polk & Company" and is dated 1903. An alphabetical listing of streets is shown along the bottom of the map.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Hardcover book concerning the 1863 Annual Communications held by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan held in the Masonic Hall in Detroit on January 14, 1963. Within are a list of involved lodges, transcripts of address, and charts tracking membership. The book is bound in an unmarked black cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Two copies of a 20 page sewn booklet containing a transcript of the address of Rev. Dr. E. B. Fairfield (ex-president of Hillsdale College) to the Young Men's Republican Club of Hillsdale, delivered on October 5, 1886, urging them to stay with the Republican Party. The speech highlights the differences between the Republicans and Democrats in regards to Reconstruction, temperance, and protective tariffs. Despite his support for their core issue, he also urges that his audience not stray into the Prohibition Party, feeling that the Republicans would better handle the issue of Prohibition rather than a dedicated party.
- Date Issued:
- 1886-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Detroit Engineering Society membership card issued to Fred M. Odena, Jr. for the 1915-1916 year. The recto is endorsed by the society's Secretary-Treasurer and bears the group's shield-shaped symbol. A list of partnered engineering societies is provided on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Map titled "North America Sheet V The North West and Michigan Territories," published by Baldwin & Cradock under the superintendence of Society of Diffusion of Useful Knowledge April 1st, 1833. Printed by Russell, Penge. The left half of the map shows the North West Territory, outlined in blue, while the right half of the map shows the Michigan Territory, outlined in yellow, with the Michigan Territory subdivided by counties, which are also outlined in yellow. Also featured are the northernmost portions of Illinois, outlined in purple, and Indiana, outlined in green. The perimeter of the map indicates lines of latitude and longitude. The scale used for distance is located on the right side of the sheet, outside of the map's border.
- Date Issued:
- 1833-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color 16mm film reel containing "Where Else But Detroit." a promotional film, intended to draw conventions to the city, produced for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau by D'Arrcy-MacManus and Masius, Incorporated. The film primarily features a narrator speaking over shots of the city, but occasion also features individuals speaking briefly about their experiences with conventions in the city. Following an introductory montage showing highlights of the city, the film first focuses on the Renaissance Center. The complex's atrium, swimming pool, Cartier jewelry story, a display of glassware, a clothing store, and the Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse are all shown. The next section is centered on Cobo Hall and Joe Louis Arena. The Detroit International Auto Show, and workers setting up for an SAE convention are featured. The voice-over emphasizes the smooth relationship between labor and management here. Regarding Joe Louis Arena, the narrator states that it is "ultra-modern," and cites its use by the Detroit Red Wings, and for the 1980 Republican National Convention. In the film's third section, the narrator explains that there is a plentiful amount of hotel space in the area over shots of the Pontchartrain, the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, the Southfield Holiday Inn, the Dearborn Inn, a Ramada Inn, the Renaissance Center, the Hotel St. Regis, a Hilton, the Richelieu Inn in Windsor, a Sheraton, a Stouffer's, the Book-Cadillac, and Somerset Inn. The film then notes the convenience of metro Detroit's freeway system, and a member of the Prince Hall Affiliated Shriners appears on camera to state that his organization has come to the city seven times. Several shots and a brief explanation are then dedicated to the Ethnic Festivals in Hart Plaza. The next segment of the film concerns Ford Auditorium, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. As the Orchestra performs the 1812 Overture, footage of the musicians is intercut with that of cars being built along an automotive assembly line. Several shots of and taken from a trolley of the Detroit Citizen's Railway follow this sequence. After a brief transition shot of the Dearborn Hyatt Regency with its the monorail track in place, the film then moves to Greenfield Village for the next short segment. Afterward the narrator notes Detroit's central location for airline flights. Entertainment and nightlife is the focus of the next section; Greektown, a disco, the Fisher Theatre, the Music Hall, Yesterday's, and Meadowbrook are all shown in quick shots. Then, a man appears on camera on the Rainbow Escalator of the Detroit Science Center to note that SME has already booked an event in Detroit in the year 2001. The Cultural Center then becomes the next area of the city spotlighted. This segment includes footage of a concert in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Kresge Court, the Paint Creek Folklore Society performing on the Streets of Old Detroit in the Detroit Historical Museum, and a night time event happening on Woodward Avenue between the Detroit Institute of Arts and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. There is also a quick aerial shot of the neighborhood, and a shot of the exterior of the Children's Museum, and several shots of exhibits inside of the Detroit Science Center. The narrator also notes that Cranbrook is a short drive away. Hart Plaza, and the Detroit Zoo are receive brief spotlights. The next major theme the film tackles is sports. The Detroit Tigers, the Red Wings, are shown and as an excerpt of the promotional song "Detroit Is A Good Sports Town" plays, the narrator notes that the 1982 Super Bowl is to be held at the Pontiac Silverdome. The film then transitions to the topic of Belle Isle. This section includes a fly-over from the western tip of the island, a band performing at the Jerome H. Remick Music Shell, and quick shots of the interior of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, and a family playing ball. The action then moves to Eastern Market. A vendor briefly speaks to the camera over various shots of the market. Dining then becomes the film's focus. In a montage peppered with shots of a belly dancing act (presumably at the Bouzouki Lounge, the exterior of which appears in the film's intro), Schweizer's, the London Chop House, the Roma Cafe, Kyoto, Doug's Body Shop, and Joe Muer Sea Food are also shown. The final portion of the film highlights attractions in the broader area around Detroit. The interior of Fairlane Town Center is shown in a short pan. Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater also makes a brief appearance. When discussing the proximity of Windsor, the Olde Steak House, The Old Fish Market, and Place Riviere are shown. Boblo Island's STE. CLAIRE, Thunderbolt rollercoaster, an dolphin show are also shown. Shots of canoeing, boating, and skiing are used to represent activities available in Michigan. The film's closing montage begins with a shot of ice skaters in the bowl area of Hart Plaza. Many of the locations and sights are repeated from earlier in the film, but with the notable addition of an aerial shot of the Pontiac Silverdome.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program for the convocation and reception of candidates of the Detroit-arson Grand Lodge of Perfection, Carson Council Princes of Jerusalem, Mount Olive Chapter of the Rose Croix, and Michigan Sovereign Consistory of the Ancient Accept Scottish Rite. Within its 24 pages are lists off officers, members, and candidates, rules, the schedule for the event, and casts for several plays. "Press of Winn & Hammond, Detroit," is printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Map titled "Diagram of the State of Michigan," showing the districts embraced in Contracts for Subdivisions North of Grand and Saganaw Rivers in 1849. The title block is featured on the lower left corner of the map, and also states that "The Townships marked R.S. have been Re-surveyed. The districts bounded by shaded lines, with names of Deputies within them show the Sub-divisions now under Contract." Handwritten text below that reads "Surveyor General's Office, Detroit, Nov. 5, 1849. Lucius Lyon, Surveyor General." Printed text on the bottom left edge of the map reads "P.S. Duval's Steam lith. Press Philad."
- Date Issued:
- 1849-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program; front reads "Grand Concert at the First Congregational Church, Wednesday Evening, February 12, 1879, Under The Auspices Of The Young People's Society, Given By Our Ballad Party;" beneath are the members of the group are listed along with ticket prices and the starting time; the program unfolds vertically revealing the program of fourteen songs and readings as well as the performers of each; back cover has reviews from a Lansing performance
- Date Issued:
- 1879-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Half-folded program and menu for the complimentary banquet held by George Andrew Lewis for members of the Detroit Newsboys' Association on Thursday May 25, 1911. A half-tone print of a portrait photograph by the Peninsular Engraving Company, captioned "A Detroit 'Newsie,'" is on the cover beside the lyrics to "If We Had a Newsboys' Home." The menu and program of speakers, poetry, and musical selections are listed within. Martin Cohn, a newsboy awarded the Andrew Lewis Silver Cup by the Board of Directors of the Detroit Newsboys Association, is printed on the back, along with the lyrics to the "Star-Spangled Banner," the "Newsboy's Chorus," and "America."
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Poster for "S.A. Plumer's Grand Auction Sale of 65 Beautiful City Lots." The poster contains a map providing a "Plat of the Subdivision of Out Lots 54, 55, and Part of 58, Porter Farm City of Detroit," as well as 85 lots located along Twenty-Third and Twenty-Fourth Streets near Dalzelle Street and several lots marked "Michigan Car Company's Property." Vertical text along the left and right sides of the poster reads "Free Lunch. Free Music." The poster is printed in black text on a white background.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Map entitled "Les Lacs du Canada et Nouvelle Angleterre" by Robert de Vaugondy and is dated 1749. The map is printed in French in black text on slightly yellowed woven paper. It shows the major lakes and rivers of the Great Lakes and New England regions of North America as well as the main towns and forts. The Great Lakes are outlined in light green lines and the New England states are delineated in light yellow and pink lines. The map title and scale are shown in a box in the lower left corner. Lines of latitude and longitude are labeled along the perimeter of the map area.
- Date Issued:
- 1749-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Staple-bound booklet containing a list of presentations given at the Target Talk meetings of the Adcraft Club of Detroit, beginning November 11, 1910 and running weekly through April 20, 1911. The booklet contains a brief forward written by Albert Henry Finn, chairman of the club's educational committee, and general manager of the Franklin Press--who printed the booklet -- explaining the aim and success of the series.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Handwritten resolutions from the News Boys Association wishing good health and prosperity for the ill Russell A. Alger, dated December 31, 1906, less than a month before his death: Hall of the News Boys Association Detroit Dec. 31st At the regular weekly meeting of the News Boys' Association the following [?] resolution was unanimously adopted. Whereas- This with [?] agreed[?] that the association is advised[?] of the continued illness of our generous and most adored[?] friend Genl. Russell A. Alger. Therefore- Resolved That one do [?] to [?] & [?] of his [?] our heartfelt sympathy & express the hope that he may soon be [?] with perfect health & that happiness & prosperity may be abundantly showered upon him during the new year - further Resolved That as a further evidence of our esteem two of our members be chosen to present these resolutions at his residence. By order of the [?] James T. Stemling Pres.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Dinner menu from a ball held by the Duke of Nassau on January 12, 1866. The menu is in French. The Nassau coat of arms depicting a gold lion rampant and seven billets on a blue field is printed at the top. "Ball at Duke of Naรau Palais - Mr. Drake Wiesbaden," is handwritten at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One detached red back-cover likely to be from a map of Detroit published by Silas Farmer and Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Invitation to the St. Joseph's Alumni Association Second Annual Dancing Party at Strasburg's Academy on February 7, 1906. The invitation is printed on a quarter folded piece of paper. One half lists the executive committee--Joseph L. Maniere, Benjamin S. Karrer, and Andrew O. Zink. The invitation also notes that the music will be provided by Finzel, and "Cards admitting Gentleman and Lady $1.00, Extra Lady 50ยข."
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One folio series entitled, "Detroit Illustrated," that was published in 14 parts by H. R. Page & Company of Chicago. This folio, Part Eight, has a gray/green paper cover that is printed in brown text. There are eight interior pages which include printed text and sepia-toned photographic images that are entitled as follows: The Thompson Home Y.M.C.A. Building Michigan Avenue from Dime Savings Bank Residence of Hugh McMillan Church of Our Father Whitney Opera House Block Canfield Avenue from Second Street Residence of C. H. Smith Property of Thomas R. Dudley Residence of J. W. Frisbee
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Part of a series of anti-Prohibition trade cards which bear comical color lithographic prints and rhymes in support of alcohol, provided "compliments of George H. Gies, 16 Monroe Avenue, Detroit, Mich.," a wine and liquor vendor, and printed by the Compton Lithograph Company of St. Louis. This card depicts a boy wearing a suit and bowler hat, seated at a table with an issue of Scientific American and glass of beer. "Against Prohibition No. 4. The youth from school and study free, / Enjoys his Lager temperately," is printed below.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Fragment of the header of a petition to the Detroit Common Council, urging for the enforcement of existing laws against the sale of liquor on Sunday, and for passage of further laws to close "all saloons, stores, and public places, such as necessity does not require to be kept open," as well. "November 1859," is handwritten across the top. Several spaces for signatures are at the bottom of the fragment.
- Date Issued:
- 1859-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Map, "Handy Pocket Map of the City of Detroit Michigan" published by P.B. Williams in 1888. The map shows downtown Detroit, with circles emanating from Campus Martius in half mile increments out to 4 miles. The map is bound to the west by Artillery Street, to the south by the Detroit River, to the east by Cadillac Boulevard, and to the North by Williams Street. Red lines highlight some of the major streets and avenues.
- Date Issued:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color print of a pastel drawing of the Detroit News offices in the early 1900s. The drawing depicts the facade of the building, with cars and pedestrians along the sidewalk and side of the road.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color reproduction of painting by Robert Hopkin, "Detroit in Cadillac's Time," from data sourced by C.M. Burton. Depicts palisaded fort on high ground with several small vessels at shore below; forested background. Printed copyright statement reads "Copyright, 1901, Charles B. Parsons, Detroit, Mich." Printed text on lower left reads, "Press of Winn & Hammond, Detroit, Mich. Printed text in center reads "Detroit in Cadillac's Time. Painted by Robert Hopkin, from data furnished by C.M. Burton." Printed text on lower right reads, "By Permission of Detroit Monthly (July Number.)" On the verso is an advertisement for Winn and Hammond.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One "Thanksgiving Supplement" for the newspaper, "Michigan Christian Advocate." The four-page supplement is printed in black ink on white paper and features several articles on the first two pages about Christianity, Society, and John Wesley. An engraved drawing, "A Happy Home Thanksgiving Day," is shown on the first page. The third page features a full-page advertisement for the "United States Baking Company." The last page includes several short articles and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Newsletter for the Schiller Masonic Lodge; Front has "Schiller Bulletin" across the top with the lodge/Mason emblem between the two words and a poem, "We Greet Thee!" beneath
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Catalog for the Detroit Aquarium, located on Belle Isle, copyright 1912 by the Detroit Zoological Society and printed 1914 by the Peninsular Engraving Co. The front cover of the catalog reads "Detroit Aquarium" at the top center and "Catalog at the bottom center, and features two depictions of seahorses. The back cover features an etching of a tortoise. Affixed to the first page is a fold out map, "Preliminary Plat of Woodbridge Park within the boundaries of Westgate." The title page of the catalog reads "Official Catalog of the Detroit Aquarium Richard J. Conway, Director," and then lists the officers, directors, ex-officio members, and executive committee of the Detroit Zoological Society. Pages 5-7 contain a brief history of Belle Isle. Page 9 contains a paragraph about the Detroit Aquarium, and then pages 11-46 contain descriptions of the species that could be found in the Aquarium along with illustrations of select species. An index can be found on page 47.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Handwritten contract in blue ink between Fred S. Church and Thomas Beagleston detailing the conditions under which Thomas Beagleston will operate a sawmill belonging to Fred Church. The text of the contract is as follows: "An Agreement entered into this the first day of March Eighteen hundred and forty by and between Thomas Beagleston and Fred S. Church as follows. Said Beagleston agrees to operate the Sawmill belonging to said Church for the ensuing season on the following conditions. He is to draw the Logs from the yard on to the Log way and saw the same as said Church may direct to draw off the Lumber and stick it up in a careful and business like manner. to pile the slabs up in the yard. to square edge all the Boards and plank (except such as will cut to great Waste by so doing). to use the Mill and Tools in a careful manner and to make all the repairs less than one Dollar and to furnish his own lights if wanted for sawing nights. Said Church agrees to have the Logs drawn to the yard. to furnish an ox team for said Beagleston to draw on the Logs. and to draw off the Lumber. to furnish files, Tallow, and every thing necessary to to [sic] operate the Mill and to pay said Beagleston one Dollar per Thousand feet board measure for all the merchantable Lumber sawed to be measured when moved from the Logway, the account to be made up and settled monthly. It is mutually agreed that in case of serious accident, to the Mill or dam, said Church shall not be called upon to repair the same to great disadvantage, but that he shall do so as soon as it can be done in an economical manner. Said Church also agrees to rent Beagleston the House and Garden now occupied by Richard Baker for the rent of one Dollar per month. Said Beagleston agrees to leave the same on the first day of November next - if said Church wishes him to do so. Signed Clarkson April 30th 1840 in presence of" The contract is signed by Fred S. Church, and was presumably signed by Thomas Beagleston on the portion of the contract now missing.
- Date Issued:
- 1840-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One map entitled "Road Map of Oakland County Showing Proposed Construction Under Bond Issue." The color map shows the names of cities, towns, and townships throughout the county as well as existing and proposed roads. Section numbers are also shown for each township. The map indicates various roads that were to be built as part of a "Two Mill Tax (1916)" and a separate primary and secondary bond issue. The names of Road Commission officials are listed at the top of the map: "John A. Adams, Thomas Lytle, Robert Garner" and "M. DeGlopper, Eng'r.; F. B. Babcock, Clerk; S. C. Rogers, Deputy Clerk."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program and menu booklet for a Detroit and Wayne County Retail Druggists' Association complimentary banquet hosted by Nelson, Baker, and Company at the Russell House on Monday, January 8, 1900. The booklet consists of four leafs of cardstock bound with blue cord. The cover is printed with an engraving by the Calvert Lithographing Company of a group of steamships gathered on the Detroit River with the city's skyline in the background, including the Fort Street Union Depot, the Fort Street Presbyterian Church, the Federal Building and Post Office, City Hall, the Majestic Building. A list of officers, the menu, a list of toasts, and a program of musical selections to be performed are contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Booklet from the Detroit Free Press, containing the carriers' address from New Year's, 1877. The features a header reading "A Happy [1877] New Year" at the top, "Detroit Free Press" in the center, and "Carriers' Address." at the bottom, all surrounded by a decorative blue and red border. The first page reads "New Year's Greeting of The Detroit Free Press Carrier Boys. 1877." The following seven pages contain the text of the address. The address is written as a poem, and each page features a stanza, with each stanza surrounded by a decorative black border. The booklet is bound by string.
- Date Issued:
- 1877-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Dance card for the 1888 Detroit Charity Ball bearing an engraving done by the Calvert Lithograph Company of women in elegant dresses dropping dollar bills out of their window while a woman in a simple dress, holding a baby in front of a run-down building, and two children catch the money in separate vignettes. The card is number 846, and was issued to Katie Hendrie. A handwritten dance card is on the verso with dances promised to "Papa," W. Hunt, A.B.J., B. Duffield, J.W.H., and W.J.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program booklet for the 25th Anniversary Meeting and Banquet of the Bankers Club of Detroit held at the Detroit Athletic Club on November 14, 1922. The booklet is bound with silver cord, and printed on cream-colored cardstock. The Banker's Club crest is embossed on the cover in silver, yellow, and blue. The menu, a list of pieces to be performed by the Detroit Athletic Club Orchestra, the program of speakers, a list of officers and committee members, and a page for autographs on which several have been collected are all contained within.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program for an unknown event, likely a bar association dinner. "NWBA 1911," is printed on a triangular flap on the cover. Within dishes, many with whimsical names are listed, as is a series of lectures--"Pending Legislation in Congress," "The Street Railway Settlement," and "The Third Party in Congress"-- intersected with musical selections. The speakers--Frank D. Eaman, Frank E. Doremus, William Barlum Thompson, and Victor L. Berger--are all from legal backgrounds.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Half fold souvenir booklet from the Michigan Booth at the National Woman Suffrage Bazaar, held in Madison Square Garden, New York City. Contains a printed quotation concerning women's suffrage from Senator Thomas W. Palmer, as well as his autograph. Was sold to raise money at the bazaar.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Detroit Boat Club membership card issued to Addison Moffat, dated June 2, 1879 and signed by the club's secretary John B. Corliss. The features a lithograph of a rower beneath the interlaced initials of the organization on the recto, and a lithograph of the club house on the riverfront between Joseph Campau Street and McDougall Avenue on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1879-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Page containing "A Non-Political New Year's Address, to the Citizens of Detroit, by the Carrier of the Daily Free Press" on January 1, 1839.
- Date Issued:
- 1839-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One map entitled "Detroit's Western Suburbs, 1892." The map is printed in black ink on white paper and shows an area of land located west of Livernois Avenue which includes portions of Springwells Township and Ecorse Township adjacent to the Rouge River. The map includes streets, street names, property lines, lot numbers, railroads, rivers and streams, and some company names. The map details were "compiled from actual surveys & records by Mason L. Brown, Civil Engineer & Surveyor, 22 & 23 Hodges Street, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Part of a series of anti-Prohibition trade cards which bear comical color lithographic prints and rhymes in support of alcohol, provided "compliments of George H. Gies, 16 Monroe Avenue, Detroit, Mich.," a wine and liquor vendor, and printed by the Compton Lithograph Company of St. Louis. This card depicts a woman in a bonnet holding a glass of beer while nursing a baby. "Against Prohibition No. 2, Lager's amber Fluid mild, / Gives health and strength to wife and child." is printed below.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Abstract of Title prepared by the Burton Abstract and Title Company concerning "Out Lot 3 of the Dennis J. and Theodore J. Campau Plat" located in Sections 29 and 32 of Township 1 South, Range 12 East, Wayne County, Michigan. The subject property contains approximately 266 acres in Hamtramck Township which is now part of the City of Hamtramck. The document package consists of approximately 100 pages of typewritten text and printed forms which trace the chain of land ownership from Joseph Campau, who purchased the land from the Land Office in Detroit in 1822. The abstract traces the property ownership transfers through the 1860's to various persons including he heirs of Joseph Campau. The pages are bound at the top with a pale red woven cord.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One street map entitled "Federal Map of Detroit" that was "especially designed for R. L. Polk & Co." The map shows city streets, street names, city and township boundaries, section numbers, streetcar lines, and railroads. The names of former landowners of ribbon farms are shown along the Detroit River along with related parcel numbers and boundary lines. An alphabetical list of street names is shown on the verso. The map was printed by Federal Lithograph Company of Detroit at a scale of 1 inch = 3750 feet and is dated 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Invitation to the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Masonic Temple held on Monday, September 18, 1922 by the Masonic Temple Association. An embossed symbol of a trowels surrounded by the cross and crown of the Knights Templar, the keystone inscribed with the abbreviation "HTWSSKA" of the Royal Arch Masons, double-headed eagle with the number 32 on its chest for the Scottish Rite Masons, the scimitar and crescent of the Shriners, and the Mokanna head of the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm. The invitation is printed within a folded piece of paper with the outside blank, aside from some discolored areas where labels may have once been.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- (a) Map. "Mitchell's Travellers Guide the United States. A map of the Roads, Distances, Steamboat and Canal routes &c. by J.H. Young Philadelphia. Published by S. Augustus Mitchell, 1833. Engraved on steel by .H. Young & D. Haines. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1832 by S. Augustus Mitchell in the Clerks Office of the District Court, of the Eastern District, of Pennsylvania." Scale approx. 80 miles to the inch, vignettes of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Charleston, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Albany, and Niagara. (b) Index. Includes Steam-Boat and Canal Routes, Statistical Table of the united States, Different Classes of Inhabitants, Heights of the Principal Mountains and Hills in the United States, Lengths of the Principal Rivers in the United States, Lengths of the Principal Rail-roads (Finished or in progress), and Lengths of Principal Canals (Finished or in progress) (c) Black and gold hard cover entitled "Mitchell's Travelers Guide Through the United States".
- Date Issued:
- 1833-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Single page from Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, later known as Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, dated March 4, 1854, pgs. 131-132. Page 132 features two etchings. The etching on the upper portion of the page depicts a room from the Egyptian Museum in Paris. The etching on the bottom portion of the page depicts the Michigan Great Central Railroad Depot, as viewed facing south along Third Street. The text around the etchings on page 132 is a continuation of a book chapter from the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1854-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One map entitled "Map of the State of Michigan and the Surrounding Country" with a brown and blue hard textile cover. The map shows the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of the state and is printed in black ink on white paper. Pale red, yellow, blue, and green inks are used to color the areas of each county. The map shows cities, towns, Indian reserves, rivers, and lakes as well as state, county, and township boundary lines. The principal meridian and base line for Michigan are also indicated along with township and range numbers for the public land survey of the state. Lines of latitude and longitude are also indicated. An inset map of the "Copper District" of the Keweenaw Peninsula is also shown. Printed text beneath the title indicates that the map was "Compiled from Authentic Sources by John Farmer, Detroit, 1868, 23rd Edition." Separated is the accompanying blue and brown hard-cover entitled "Farmer's Sectional Map of Michigan." Published by Northwestern Map Publishing House and Silas Farmer & Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One limited edition print entitled, "Plan of the Fort at Detroit, 1760." The color drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 40 feet and shows the street and building layout inside the fort stockade. A symbol legend in the lower left corner identifies military buildings within the fort. An inset drawing at the lower center area shows a "View from the West." Small printed text at the lower left corner of the print shows "Authorized Bicentennial Project. No. 27 of 2000." Small printed text at the lower center edge shows "Published by the Historic Memorials Society of Detroit. From the original in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library, Copyright 1974."
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Map titled "North American Sheet IV Lake Superior Reduced from the Admiralty Survey," Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Drawn by J & C Walker. Published Nov. 1, 1832 by Baldwin & Cradock, 47 Paternoster Row, London. The map features Lake Superior in the center, with "Upper Canada," outlined in purple, to the north, and "Chippewa," outlined in green, to the south. The perimeter of the map contains lines of latitude and longitude. The scale used for distance is located on the outside of the map's right border.
- Date Issued:
- 1832-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Fragment of the header of a petition to the Detroit Common Council, urging for the enforcement of existing laws against the sale of liquor on Sunday, and expressing displeasure with the Common Council's failure to heed previous petitions on the matter. "18th April 1860," is handwritten across the top. The remnants of a place for signatures is at the bottom of the fragment.
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History