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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