Umbrella Fountain on Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan

Description:: Color-tinted postcard image with a fountain in the foreground at the southeast corner of Woodward and Maple in "library park." Grass and shade trees and sidewalk near the fountain, and a brick building in the background across the intersection (Levinson's Department Store). Fountain statue depicts boy holding umbrella and girl peeking over his shoulder. Fountain built in 1891 (Chicago) and installed to commemorate the city's first water pipe. Child on bicycle near fountain. Published by Curt Teich /Sexichrome (six color) No. 34788. (circa 1914)
Notes:: Oakland County Historical Resources hosts digitized materials from Birmingham Museum and many other local cultural heritage organizations in Oakland County, Michigan.
Data Provider:: Oakland County Historical Resources and Birmingham Museum
Place:: Woodward Avenue and Maple Road and Birmingham
Subject Topic:: Business/commercial districts and town scenes
Format:: Postcard
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