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- Receipt form from the Woodlawn Cemetery Association filled out by hand to Frances A. Pingree for her payment of $300 toward the purchase of lots 151, 152, 163, and 164, in Section 14, dated April 2, 1903, and signed by Percy J. Farrell, Assistant Secretary.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned albumen photo of the Firemen's Memorial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Memorial consists of a round white stone column (probably marble) that is mounted on an ornate carved, 4-sided white stone base. A carved figure of a fireman, who is shown with a downcast gaze, is standing on top of the column. The front of the base shows a raised carving of a fireman's helmet and the lettering, "Firemen." A planted flower bed occupies the area around the monument base. Also, there are two large flower urns on each side of the monument. Several ornamental fire hydrants are visible in the foreground and gravestones can be seen in the area beyond the flower bed.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Document on Woodmere Cemetery stationary with a list of names and prices, presumably relating to the sale of burial plots or mausoleums. Dated April 19, 1897. Names include David Whitney Jr., M.S. Smith, J.M. Thompson, Oliver Goldsmith, George Kirby, Joseph Greusel, C.I. Walker, John Pridgeon Jr., R.W. Gillett, S.J. Murphy, Daniel Scotten, Mrs. Nancy C. Avery, R.W. Allen, Mrs. R.W. Allen, and John N. Bagley.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Bill from Elmwood Cemetery for Theodore H. Eaton. Dated August 4, 1880.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Blank Woodmere Cemetery stationary with an image in the top left corner of the Lodge and Entrance at Woodmere.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Typewritten letter on Woodlawn Cemetery stationery from Percy J. Farrell, assistant secretary of the Woodlawn Cemetery Association to Frances A. Pingree, dated March 31, 1903, concerning her wish to purchase four lots adjacent to those she already owns. An unsigned typewritten response stating that Mrs. Pingree has agreed on the terms, and has sent a $300 payment toward the lots is on the verso. The note reads: Mrs. Hazen S. Pingree, 1020 Woodward Avenue. Detroit, Michigan. Dear Madam: Our Superintendent, Mr. Eurich, informs us that you wish us to reserve for you four lots adjoining the ones you have purchased from us. We therefore take pleasure in granting you the option to purchase at any time within one year from date, lots 150, 165, 153, and 162, in Section 14, Woodlawn Cemetery, at the price of Nine Hundred and Twenty One Dollars ($921.00). Very truly yours, Woodlawn Cemetery Association By Percy J. Farrell, Ass't Secretary. (over) Percy J. Farrell, Ass't Sec'y, Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit, Mich. April 1, 1903 Dear Sir:- Mr. Eurich has no doubt told you of our conversation over telephone this noon relative to the terms of payment of the four lots purchased by Mrs. H.S. Pingree. On her request I am enclosing herewith her check for $300.00, the remainder to be paid in 30, 60 and 90 days, as agreed. If you will kindly mail to her a statement each month of the amount due, she will sent check promptly. Please mail receipt direct to her for the enclosed check and oblige, Yours very truly,
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the entrance to Mt. Elliott Cemetery with an ivy covered gate and a man in a horse-drawn buggy. Printed on verso: Entrance to Mt. Elliott Cemetery, Detroit, Mich. Mt. Elliott Cemetery is the principal Catholic Burial ground and can be reached by taking either Fort or Sherman cars going East. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 13, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Second Report of the Board of Trustees of Elmwood Cemetery. Also includes rules, regulations, and suggestions. Detroit: Geo. H. Fleming, Book Printer.
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate of ownership of a plot of land in Elmwood Cemetery by Medgley Rich and Holland Rich. Dated April 19, 1867
- Date Issued:
- 1867-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Noeker mausoleum in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with an automobile on the path to the right. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
