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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of two men posing outside of the enterance to the saloon belonging to Charles Abbs at 23 Woodward Avenue. One man, presumably Charles Abbs, stands in the doorway, clad in a white shirt and apron. Another man, wearing a suit and derby stands in front of the doorway holding a cigar. "Front of Abbs Saloon 1911," is typewritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display featuring home appliances available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin, dressed in day wear is featuring with a Hoover Suction Sweeper Vacuum; different styles of vacuums are featured throughout the window. Signage in the right foreground reads, "Announcing A Special Demonstration Month of the Suction Sweeper, 'We have tested very well-known make of sweepers. We believe the HOOVER to be the best.' Terms of Payment may be Arranged." A War Bond poster is affixed to the top right corner of the window and features a G.I. adorned with the American flag and reads, "Over the Top For You, Third Liberty Loan." Small signage in the bottom left window foreground reads, "The J.L. Hudson Company." Editorial marks are noted throughout the recto, and notes are hand-written on the verso, "Block out Hoover in all places; cut off top and bottom and right side." Also hand-written on the verso, "Return to E.F. Wendell."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. (2 copies.) Sepia-toned photograph of a seamstress, Rose Michaels and a client being fitted into her canvas, Edna Darves, as noted on the verso. Dress forms and other canvasses surround the two women at Annis Furs.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting three men standing next to a parked automobile with a boy sitting behind the wheel. The men are affiliated with the outdoor advertising business.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing a team of horses pulling a Vernor's Ginger Ale delivery wagon. The driver is seated in the front of the wagon which is parked at the curb in front of a grocery store and a dry cleaning and dyeing shop. The photo may have been taken on Scotten Avenue between Porter Street and Ida Avenue.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a man pointing to stump in the ground where a signpost had been. To the left is a billboard, to the right are flyers on a utility pole, and in the background are houses.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photograph of the store window display of differing types of fabrics at A. Krolik and Company; a small advertisement for D. Crawford and Company is surrounded by the available fabrics. Written on the verso, "Display in A. Krolik and Co. 138 E. Jefferson, Detroit, Mich."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Corset Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Ladies undergarments including brassieres are displayed atop large wood displays, and each is adorned with a floral centerpiece and signage.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken of a mounted photograph of the interior of the Griswold Hotel Bar. The caption, "Griswold Hotel Bar, 1885," is visible at the bottom between two thumb tacks that hold the photo. Two bartenders pose behind the bar, as three other men--a man in a coat and brimmed hat, a man in a uniform with a peaked cap and a pocket watch, and a man in a dark suit--pose at the bar. Signs for Dewars and Anheuser-Busch are posted behind the bar. A coin-operated stereo viewing machine is against the wall in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1885-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of The J.L. Hudson Company's First Distribution Station, a delivery truck is exiting the station and automobiles are lined up in the right background. Signage affixed to the façade reads, "Distributing Station, J.L. Hudson Co., Grows with Detroit." The photographic sequence number is printed on the bottom of the recto, "W1114."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
