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- Color postcard depicting two images. The bottom image shows a parked omnibus full of people, and the top image shows the A.C. Dietsche business at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Larned Street, with a tour bus parked in front. Signs read "Detroit Souvenirs", "Post Cards", and "Booklets, Valentines". Printed on verso: Dietsche's sight-seeing autos afford visitors a quick, restful and inexpensive way of seeing Detroit and its famous Belle Isle Park, the most magnificent island park in this country, its beautiful river, grand boulevards, handsome residences and great buildings. Competent lecturers point out and explain all points of interest. Cars leave waiting room, 83 Woodward Avenue, corner Larned Street, every hour. Special service and prices to conventions and large parties. Phones Main 1029. City 2656
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Notes:
- Black and white photo postcard of Douglas Dunes Resort featuring three outdoor scenes. The first is a picture of the pool, the second below it is of the outdoor patio and dining area, and the bottom photograph is of the parking lot and motel rooms. There is a small border which is decorated with little trees. The postcard is blank aside from the small typed writing in the top left corner which reads: "Douglas Dunes Resort. Deluxe motel, a/c, heated pool, and cable TV. Sir Douglas fine dining, Disco and Patio bars. P.O. Box 365 Douglas, MI 49406. (616) 857-1401."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard of Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, Michigan. The front features a wide shot of the beach on Lake Michigan and the crowded parking lot. The beach is dotted with individuals and a line of cars are parked on the right side of the photograph. . The back of the postcard has no handwriting, however the top lefthand corner has the typed description of: "The ever popular public beach and parking oval. Saugatuck, Michigan."
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A family of four, plus their dog Fido, sit inside a convertible automobile infront of their house. Verso: inscription reads: "Backseat L(eft) to R(ight). Grandpa Eddy, Grandma Eddy, Martha Lichert. Frontseat L(eft) to R(ight). Fido-Ben. Taken in Yspilanti just before Ben went overseas in the spring of 1917." "Keep this with your other things, it's the only one I have."
- Date Created:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard of Oval Beach from the view overlooking the parking lot in Saugatuck, Michigan. The front features a wide shot of the beach on Lake Michigan and a parking lot full of cars lined up on the right side of the photograph. The typed description in the upper left-hand corner reads: "Saugatuck, Michigan. Everyone enjoys a day at the beach. This is part of the fun of a vacation at Saugatuck." The writing on the left-hand side is upside down, but reads: " Circle L. 24 5-5065. Cookie phone, Williams Bay, Wisconsin." The postcard is addressed to Jeff Fons 4055 Rabina, Berkley, Mich.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Series of four postcards highlighting some of the prominent recreation spaces in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard at the top features tennis courts next to a flower garden, while the two postcards found in the middle feature a dock overlooking the Kalamazoo River and the interior of the Big Pavilion dance hall. Saugatuck's main street is the subject of the postcard located at the bottom of series and it illustrates a quiet intersection in the center of town. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Series of four postcards featuring the prominent bodies of water enjoyed in Saugatuck, Michigan. The two postcards located at the top feature Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan: one features a crowded beach of sunbathers and the other a crowded parking lot overlooking the beach. The two postcards located at the bottom feature the Kalamazoo River: one highlights the bridge crossing the river over to Douglas, Michigan and the other illustrates people enjoying water sports while water skiing on the Kalamazoo River. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard of Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard features the entrance to Oval Beach, a small sign with the beach name on it as well as the phrase "Owned and operated by the Village of Saugatuck." A procession of three 1950's era cars are driving into the parking lot of the beach and there is the American flag in the distance as well as the view of the water. The back of the postcard bares no handwriting but the description in the upper lefthand corner reads: "The approach to Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Michigan.'" The bottom lefthand corner has a copyright date of 1958.
- Date Created:
- 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Black and white photograph postcard of a commercial street with several parked cars, circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
