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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Madison-Lenox Hotel from Madison Street. Handwritten on recto, "Our present home". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 5, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall and the Majestic Building with a view down Fort Street from Campus Martius. Printed on verso: City Hall and Majestic Building. The business center of Detroit is the Campus Martius, situated at the converging of Lafayette, Monroe, Michigan and Woodward Avenues. It was reserved as a breathing spot in the "Governor and Judges" plan adopted for the city in its early history and has been beautified by a fountain donated by Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer. On it fronts the City Hall, Majestic Building, Detroit and Temple theatres and other prominent factors in the city life. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the lobby of the Hotel Norton. Printed on verso: Chas. W. Norton, Manager. Chas. R. Norton, Asst Mgt. Hotel Norton; New 14 Story Building, (fireproof); All Interurban Cars Pass Door, Beautiful River View; Cor. Griswold and Jefferson, Detroit, Mich.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard note addressed to "Mr. O. [Oliver] E. Dunbar, Amherstburg, Ont. [Ontario]." A handwritten note in black ink on the verso reads "#7-14-21-28 have been reposing in the Marine Safe & so forth since last Thursday morning. L.H.D. [Lucilla H. Dunbar] 7/18/05." The postcard has postmarks from Buffalo, N.Y., July 18, 1905, and Amherstburg, Ont., July 19, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Oriental Hotel on Library Avenue with an automobile parked in front. Signs read, "Staeb's Electric Baths", "Buffet", "Oriental Hotel, Turkish Russian Baths, George Fulwell, Proprietor". Printed on verso: Oriental Hotel, Fire Proff European Plan. 60-64 Library Avenue, One Block East of Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich. 100 Rooms $1.25 to $2.00. Grill and Buffet in Connection. Turkish, Russian and Electric Baths. George Fulwell, Proprietor. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 2, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Boat Club from the shore of Belle Isle, with a flower bed in the foreground. Printed on verso: Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Detroit Boat Club is one of the most exclusive social and athletic organizations in Detroit. Its handsome home on Belle Isle near the bridge was erected in 1902 to replace one destroyed by fire. The building is one of the finest of its kind in the world. Its members enjoy unusual facilities for their favorite sport of rowing, which they combine with sailing and canoeing. Their balls feature the summer in Detroit society. In front of the bridge entrance to the club is one of the finest flower beds on the Island. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 27, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of a parade on Woodward Avenue. The street is lined with spectators, and automobiles, and streetcars are visible. Business signs read, "Kaiser-Blair Co. Clothing", "Farrand Pianos", "The House of Herbst Clothing", "Howland & Uhlik Clothes", and "Detroit's [?]rite Store". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 16, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with a pond and many potted plants. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 20, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Normandie from the corner of E Congress and Bates Streets. Printed on verso: The Hotel Normandie, on East Congress st., is one of the older hotels of the city and has been in use for hospitable purposes for over 40 years. It was extensively remodeled in 1888 and is modern in every respect. It contains 125 rooms. Published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Fluid Extract Department at the Ray Chemical Co., with several vats, bottles, jugs, mortars and pestles. Printed on verso is a purchase order receipt. Postmarked May 13, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the TASHMOO next to a dock. The decks and the dock are crowded with people.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two bottles of alcohol on a round serving tray. One has a label reading, "Port Wine, Hegenheimer Bros., Produced in California". Printed on recto: Rotograph Co., C 1908 Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 25, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a bridge and flower bed at the Lily Pond on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Lily Pond and Phlox Bed in Bloom, Belle Isle. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River, between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads; a magnificent Casino; Pavilions; Boat Houses; Aquarium; Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The Island was purchased by Detroit in 1879 and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 22, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cadillac Hotel and a view north on Washington Boulevard from Michigan Avenue. Pedestrians and a moonlight tower are visible. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Feb 21, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard showing an illustration of the Yale Woolen Mill, located in St. Clair County. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color illustrated postcard depicting the Ambassador Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Printed on verso: Embassador [sic] Bridge. The Detroit International Bridge, spanning the Detroit River at Detroit and Sandwich, Ontario, Canada." The Curt Teich and Company logo is also printed on the verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochrome postcard depicting the Wayne County Building from across Cadillac Square. Lower left corner "1308 H.L. Woehler Buffalo N.Y. Dresden Germany" Postmarked 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with plants and paths in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 12, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Mar 10, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an illustration of the Cadillaqua Water Fete-Carnival, with gondolas and other boats in the Detroit River, and fireworks and an airship in the background. Printed on verso: Cadillaqua will be the biggest carnival ever attempted in America. It will be held annually in Detroit during the fourth week of each July. The first Cadillaqua will cost $500,000 and will celebrate the 211th anniversary of the founding of the city. It will be a land and water fete. The nation is invited to it. Four Days and Five Nights. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 4, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Wayne County Building from Cadillac Square. Lower left corner "Copyright 1904 by the Rotograph Co."
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the steamers PLEASURE and TASHMOO at the dock at the foot of Woodward Avenue. Their decks are filled with passengers. Printed on verso: Pleasure Steamers. The steamers Pleasure and Tashmoo, loading with excursionists, bound respectively for Belle Isle and the St. Clair Flats. Thousands of people take in the popular trips these steamers afford. The scene is typical of the summer season in Detroit. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 8, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the fountain in Cass Park surrounded by benches. The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City (Germany)
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Floral Calendar in Water Works Park, with plantings arranged to read "1913" and a building in the background. Postmarked Aug 4, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of employees in front of the Cadillac factory. Handwritten message on verso reads, "Mother dear will you scallop some potatoes for me Fri afternoon. Have 3 qts after they are finished. The banquet is at 7:00 so have them just done then. Mother, Much obliged". Postmarked 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the bathhouse at Tashmoo Park on Harsens Island with water in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, dated Oct 3, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Children's Day, Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan." The color postcard shows a large crowd of children and parents who are standing on one of the lawn areas of the park. The Conservatory building can be seen in the upper right background. Printed text on the verso shows "Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich., Printed in Belgium."
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the steamer PLEASURE at the dock at the foot of Woodward Avenue. The decks are filled with passengers. Printed on verso: Belle Isle Pleasure Boat. A favorite method of access to Belle Isle, Detroit principal pleasure ground, is by steamer, and boats leave regularly from convenient wharves, for the big pier at "The Island." The scene shows one of the large steamers of the Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor Ferry Co., leaving the foot of Woodward Avenue for Belle Isle, band playing and picnickers thronging the decks.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Campus Martius Park at dusk, facing east. In view are the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Wayne County Building, Cadillac Square, Monroe Block and many pedestrians. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Griswold Street, facing north from W Jefferson Avenue. In view are the Hotel Norton, Campau Block, Union Trust Building, Detroit Savings Bank Building, and Newberry & McMillan Building. A sign reads "Rubber Stamps". Handwritten message on recto and verso, postmarked Aug 23, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting an illustration of a road toll gate with an adjacent gatekeeper's house that has smoke rising from the chimney. "Southeast" appears at the top of the image. Handwritten text in the lower left corner shows "Sketch by E.S. Houghtaling. Howell, Mich." Printed text in the lower right corner shows a copyright symbol and "H.C. Hill."
- Date Issued:
- 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Block House on Bob-Lo Island. Dated June 6, 1920. "Published by the Detroit and Windsor Ferry Co., Detroit River Steamers, The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited Toronto and Winnipeg, Printed in U.S.A." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Washington Boulevard from Michigan Avenue, facing north. In view are the Hotel Statler, David Whitney Building, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Alexander Macomb Monument, a fountain, and signs reading "Edison" and "Reliable". Printed on verso: Washington Boulevard extends from Michigan Avenue to Grand Circus Park. It was one of the principal residence streets, but on account of the rapid growth of Detroit, it is now being turned into a business thoroughfare. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 19, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting women's clothing on display at Elliott-Taylor-Woolfenden Co. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 27, 1916. "'Phostint' Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat Off. Made Only by Detroit Publishing Co." is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard depicting the Y.W.C.A. Building on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Clifford Street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 19, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the VICTORIA with people and an automobile on its deck. A coat of arms reading "On Whose Dominions the Sun Never Sets" appears in the top right corner. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 12, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the stone drinking fountains in Water Works Park, with water in the foreground. Printed on recto: Our Mr. Geo. Huntington will call upon you about 3/31. Your orders will receive out prompt attention. Yours Truly Murphy Chair Co., Detroit, Mich. Postmarked Mar 19, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Boat Club from bridge to the shore. Printed on verso: Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Boat Club, Belle Isle. The Detroit Boat Club is one of the most exclusive social and athletic organizations in Detroit. Its handsome home on Belle Isle near the bridge was erected in 1902 to replace one destroyed by fire. The building is one of the finest of its kind in the world. Its members enjoy unusual facilities for their favorite sport of rowing, which they combine with sailing and canoeing. Their balls feature the summer in Detroit society. In front of the bridge entrance to the club is one of the finest flower beds on the Island. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 31, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view east from Campus Martius and shows the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, County Building and Monroe Block. Signs read "John Drew, 5¢ Cigar" and "Rajah Coffee". Copyright 1904 by Detroit Photographic Co
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte. The street is lined with trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Aquarium and Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many trees and a few people in front. Printed on verso: The Aquarium and Horticultural Buildings on Belle Isle are among the most popular attractions on the Island. In it will be found all kinds of fresh and salt water fish. The Commission brings the water direct from the ocean for the latter. In the Horticultural buildings are domestic and tropical plants and shrubbery, making it a veritable paradise. Advertisement printed on verso: "In Detroit Life is Worth Living" if you burn Victor Coal or Coke; Sold only by the Ayers & Chase Coal Co., 21st and West Jefferson; Genuine Lehigh Anthracite Coal $7.00 per ton, for Spring or Summer delivery. Jackson Lump $5.00 per ton. Try in for your range. We Sell Genuine Gas Coke; "Good Weight and Clean Coal" Our Motto; Get out terms for you orders. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 1, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower, pumping station, and drinking fountain in the background and three girls watching a model yacht in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Pontchartrain from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with pedestrians in front. Handwritten message on verso reading, "Made connections all night, and am aboard steamer "City of Alpena" II just entering Lake Huron. Sat on the deck this eve, and watched the sun set and the moon rise, which is some sight over the water." Postmarked Jul 20, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting raccoons on a tree in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 29, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Dime Savings Bank Building from the corner of Griswold and West Fort Streets. The Curt Teich and Company logo is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall from the corner of Fort Street and Woodward Avenue, with several pedestrians in front. Printed on verso: The Detroit City Hall in which are located the administrative offices of the city was erected in 1869. It is a handsome and substantial structure, situated on Woodward Avenue, between Fort Street and Lafayette Avenue, occupying and entire block. The city spent $50,000 remodeling the interior in 1906. To the left is shown Fort Street, one of the leading business thoroughfares and which connects the heart of the city with the immense manufacturing establishments in Delray and other down-river industries. Postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal and people sitting and walking along the shore. In the background are industrial buildings. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 24, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground. Printed on recto: Our Mr. J.B. Logan will call about […] Murphy Chair Co., Detroit, Mich.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Western High School from Scotten Street, with ivy covering the lower part of the wall. Handwritten message in German on verso, postmarked Jun 22, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a composite image of the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Fort Street with two ships traveling on streets of water. In view are the Pontchartrain Hotel and Bagley Memorial Fountain. Handwritten message on verso reads "Dear Frank, This is the way we travel in Detroit, come have a boat ride. Love to all, Fannie" Postmarked Feb 8, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting William James Bennett's painting "City of Detroit, Michigan. Taken from the Canada Shore near the Ferry." Sandwich is in the foreground and Detroit is in the background across the Detroit River filled with ships. Printed on verso: The Detroit Institute of Arts, View of Detroit in 1836, William James Bennett, American (1787-1844), Gift of Fred Sanders Company. 629 Printed by Arthur Jaffé Heliochrome Co., New York City, U.S.A.
- Date Issued:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Illustrated postcard entitled "Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Woodward and Medbury Avenues, Detroit, Mich." The Romanesque revival church designed by Malcomson and Higginbothan is featured. Printed on verso, "No. M 1914. Pub. by The Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the hall in the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with rooms gated off and stairs at the far end. Handwritten message on recto and verso, postmarked Jul 10, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle lined with tanks of fish. Printed on verso: Interior of Aquarium. On Belle Isle is one of the most popular attractions on the Island. In it will be found all kind of fresh and salt water fish. The Commission brings the water direct from the ocean for the latter. This card shows the interior view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting City Hall and Hammond Building, with a moonlight tower, pedestrians, and an automobile in the foreground. Printed in Germany F von Bardeleben, New York & Germany Postmarked 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of a parade on Woodward Avenue. The street is lined with spectators, and automobiles, and streetcars are visible. Business signs read, "Kaiser-Blair Co. Clothing", "Farrand Pianos", "The House of Herbst Clothing", "Howland & Uhlik Clothes", and "Detroit's [?]rite Store".
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Illustration of Cadillac Square. Front reads, "Cadillac Square From County Bldg, Detroit, Mich." City Hall can be seen in the background. Signs that can be seen in the image read, "McGregor Helping Hand Mission," McWilliams Wholesale Gr.., "Peter Smithsons Wholesale [..] Butter, Eggs & Cheese, "Marz Capsule, Manufacturer of Capsules," "Sarsaparilla Vitalizes the Blood," and "[..] Prepared Paint Color in Oil." Card was mailed and postmark reads, "[..] 4 PM, Jun 2, 1910, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Water Works Park, with the tower and pumping station in the background and water in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Sep 27, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with people canoeing on the canal in the foreground. The Mound features a floral American flag. Printed on verso: Floral Flag and Mount, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This beautiful park is said to be unequalled in the world. Among the many attractions are an Aquarium, Horticultural Building, Zoological Gardens, Yacht and Boat Clubs, Beautiful Casinos, Picnic Grounds, miles of Canals for Boating, Splendid roads for Autos, Band Concerts, etc. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Ste. Claire from the corner of Monroe and Randolph Streets, with a few people standing in front. Printed on verso: The Hotel Ste. Claire, Monroe and Randolph Sts., dates back to 1892, when it was built by the Brush estate. It is a modern hostelry in every way, and contains 102 rooms for guests. Handwritten message on verso reads, "Dear Mudder:- Arrived all O.K., and have had a lot of fun. Got a bit to eat + visited a moving picture show - the funniest ever. We didn't see 'Beanie'. Guess he didn't get my card. 'Nanno'" Postmarked Jul 4, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 7, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard entitled "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich." The elevated view looks northward along Woodward Avenue with the Old City Hall and Majestic Building on the left side of the image and Campus Martius and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument to the right. Pedestrians, streetcars, and several horse-drawn carriages are also visible. The Detroit Opera House and Wonderland Vaudeville can be seen in the right background. The number, "228," is printed near the lower right corner of the image. Printed text on the verso shows "Made in Germany. A. C. Besselman & Co., New York." The date of the postcard is based upon the postmark date.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the First National Bank Building at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Cadillac Square, with the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in the foreground. "Pub. by F.H. Hill, Dearborn, Mich." and "The S.L. Co., Sturgis, Mich." are printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1931-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with a plant-covered median in the foreground. To the left is an Auto Station and a bus filled with people. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 28, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a dirt road at Clarkston. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 27, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting Gillies School from Junction Street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 19, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white embossed postcard depicting the Hurlbut Memorial Gate at Water Works Park from E Jefferson Avenue, with a tower in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the entrance and window displays of L. Brodsky Groceries & Provisions, Fruits & Vegetables at 488 Beaubien Street. A sign above the entrance reads "Klayman Bros." A man, woman, and two children stand at the entrance. A pile of bricks are stacked in the foreground at the lower left. The verso is divided. Stamped on verso: The Family Photo gallery, 646 Rivard St., Detroit, Mich. Handwritten on verso: Mom-Dad-Betty-Sally
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Woodward Avenue at Grand Circus Park, facing north with the Central United Methodist Church and Y.M.C.A. Building in the background. Printed on verso: Woodward Avenue Looking North. - This Bird's Eye view was taken from the corner of Woodward Avenue and part Street and shows Grand Circus Park on both sides. The tall building on the right is the new Y.M.C.A., which was erected in 1908; and the entire cost of same will be in the neighborhood of $700,,000.00. This is one of the most complete buildings of its kind in the country and boasts of a gymnasium second to none. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Tuller from Grand Circus Park at the corner of Park Avenue and Bagley Street, with cars, pedestrians, and a fountain visible. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 25, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hotel Statler from the corner of Bagley Street and Park Avenue, with cars, pedestrians, and Grand Circus Park in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 26, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "18 Aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of the front of the Aquarium building on Belle Isle along with many visitors who are walking on the sidewalk near the entrance or are seated on park benches at the edges of the walkway. Printed text on the verso gives details about the aquarium and shows "Published by United News Co., Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard. Color postcard depicting aerial view of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the center foreground, the Merrill Fountain is in the central foreground, and the Detroit Opera House is directly behind. Wonderland Vaudeville is depicted to the right of the opera house. The thoroughfares are aligned with streetcars, pedestrians and horse carriages. A note is written on the verso to Miss Florence Ward of Alanson, Mich. The date of the postcard is determined by the postmark, not when it was produced.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a man and woman embracing beside a rocking chair, with a screen behind them. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a fountain in Capitol Park, with buildings and a view down Griswold Street in the background. A sign reads, "John Winter & Co. General Insurance". Printed on verso: Capitol Square Park, situated in the business district of the city, is one of the many small breathing spots which Detroit's Park and Boulevard Commission keeps beautiful the year round. It takes its name from the fact that, for several years, the building housing the Michigan offices occupied the property, before the center of government was transferred to Lansing. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 19, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Grand Circus Park facing west, with the Church of Our Father, Hotel Tuller, Hotel Charlevoix, and Fine Arts Building in the background. Printed on verso: West Grand Circus Park, Tuller Hotel, etc. This Park is the oldest of Detroit's recreation grounds and is situated in the heart of the city through which runs the famous Woodward Avenue. This Park was set aside by the city in 1854, and is enjoyed by thousands in summer on account of its magnificent shade trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 18, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a patterned flowerbed on Belle Isle, with a bridge over a canal in the background. Printed on verso: Pansy Bed, Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The City has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. Handwritten message on verso, dated Mar 2, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Windsor approach to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 15, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Public Library from the corner of Farmer Street and Gratiot Avenue, with commercial buildings in the background. Handwritten message on verso reads "This card is well over 50 years old, & may be of considerable interest locally. I bought it for you for a sum which I cannot disclose. Hope all is well." Postmarked Mar, 1956.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting models of farms and houses at the Midget City roadside attraction. "Pub. by American Greeting Publishing, Cleveland, Ohio." is printed along the center of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1939-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Hurlbut Library, a dock, and a sailing ship in Water Works Park. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 7, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Log Cabin in Palmer Park, with a chair in front and a flowerbed in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 8, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color photographic postcard depicting Uniroyal Giant Tire in Allen Park. Printed on verso: The Giant Tire, Detroit, Michigan. Greeting visitors into Detroit along Interstate 94, west of the city is the "Uniroyal Tire." The three story tire is covered with a rubber material. Photo © Carl Perrin Perrin Souvenir Distributors
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people seated on benches in Water Works Park, with ships and sailboats in the background on the Detroit River. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 22, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and in the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 3, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Nurses Home at Grace Hospital from John R Street. Handwritten message on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an airship in flight. Dated Nov 7-1918. L. Black Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the old Post Office from the corner of W Fort and Shelby Streets, with a bicycle parked in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Woodward Avenue, facing north from Campus Martius. Signs read "Heyn's Bazaar" and "Weil & Co." Pedestrians fill the street. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Marshland Club with water in the foreground. Postmarked Jun 29, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting a fountain in Grand Circus Park with people on benches nearby and many trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 26, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with trees and bushes in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 7, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Ouellette Avenue in Windsor, facing north towards the Detroit River. Commercial buildings line the street which is filled with streetcars. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 26, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the northwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. Business signs read "E.C. Kinsel Cut Rate Druggist", "Adams' Cut Rate Dentist", "People's Outfitting Co", "Chop Soy", and "Golden Clothes". In the background is the Cadillac Hotel. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 13, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Canadian Pacific Railroad Station in Windsor, ON. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 20, 1908. Printed in Germany
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Harper Hospital with a parked automobile and several pedestrians in front. Printed on verso: Harper Hospital is situated on John R. Street, head of Martin Place, and is one of the oldest and best known hospitals in the city. It has accommodations for 450 patients, is conducted by a board of trustees and is self-supporting.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard featuring a sepia-toned image of the painting "The Vespers" by Gari Melchers, from the collection of the Detroit Museum of Art published by Detroit Publishing Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard with a small depiction of the Nelson, Baker & Co. facility, inset over a laurel wreath and fasces. Printed on the recto is a message about salesman visitation. Postmarked Nov 7, 1904.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Cranbrook House and Gardens in Bloomfield Hills, with Kingswood Lake in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 30, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society