Gleaners' Building, Detroit, Mich

Description:

Color postcard depicts the Gleaners' Building from the corner of Woodward Avenue and Palmer Street. Printed on the verso, "The ancient order of Gleaners' Building, corner of Woodward and Palmer Avenues, is one of the most imposing office buildings in the city. The Grecian style of architecture has been followed throughout. The exterior of the building is of Bedford stone, and the massive columns in front were turned from solid block, each weighing twelve tone. Printed message read: "Dear Friend: -- I have no means of knowing at present whether you aided us in our fight with the Binder Twine Trust of not, but I do know that your interest is with the Prison Factory and not with the 'Trust.' A telegram just received from Jackson says that the Twine has all been disposed of, and for the third time the organized farmers have won over the Trust and Organized Dealers. Just think of it! Three Million Pounds of Twine --Fifteen Hundred Tons--handled direct from factory to farmer. That is what we 'Gleaners' call Co-operation. If you have helped us, thanks; if you want our help at any time, just let us know. Sincerely, Gleaner Clearing House Association." Postmarked Jul 2, 1910.

Date Issued:

1910-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Gleaner Clearing House, Woodward Avenue, and Palmer Avenue

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/AB84850F-338C-4893-B07E-280890867050