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- Description:
- Black and white photographic print on slightly beige paper depicting the corner of Griswold Street and West Fort Street as viewed facing south, taken during the 1891 National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Detroit. The Hammond Building is on the left edge of the frame, and is wrapped in banners, hung with flags, and has a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant hung just above street level. The Moffat Building is also wrapped in banners and has a large "welcome" banner that is hung above its entrance. On the far right side of the image, a portion of one of the triumphal arches erected during the encampment is visible. Pedestrians, a pair of horse carriages, and a horse-drawn streetcar marked "Boulevard and Fort Wayne" are in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting an elevated view, facing northeast toward the intersection of Madison Avenue and John R Street. In view are the Michigan State Telephone Co. building, Detroit Athletic Club, Plaza Apartments, Henry Clay Hotel, and Madison-Lenox Hotel. Snow covers the ground and rooftops. "D.A.C. 1-20-15" is printed along the left edge.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting the Godfrey Block and several adjacent storefronts on Woodward Avenue, near Gratiot Avenue. The visible businesses along this row include John Harvey, Drugs and Medicine; D.M. Ferry and Company; William C. House and Company; Pixley and Cleveland, Mattresses, Bedding, and Furniture; a sewing machine store; a book binder; Freedman and Brothers; and the Weber Furniture Company's Warehouse. A horse-drawn wagon and carriage are stopped along the sidewalk. "1870's" handwritten on verso, along with "M-1847-6" in pen and "Dept. Report & Info. Comm." stamped.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print depicting a man and a woman posing as if they were about to throw snowballs at each other on the snow-covered sidewalk in front of 8842 Fulton Street at 5 P.M. May 9 - 1923, as indicated by handwriting on the recto. Some indiscernible writing is in the top right corner of the recto as well. A handwritten note on the verso reads: Detroit Mich June 8 - 1923 Friend Cady: I received your pictures a few days ago, for which I thank you very much. This picture was taken at 5 clock [sic] in the evening of May 9th 1923, 8842 Fulton St. Detroit Mich. M. Halberg
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print depicting the construction of the Central Market Building in Campus Martius on Michigan Grand Avenue or Cadillac Square. Before it stands the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, missing the eagle statues on its lowest pedestals. To the left of the Central Market building is McLennan and Company Dry Goods. On the opposite side is the Russell House, which also houses M. Horowitz and Company Crockery, and the Russell House Bazaar. A business advertising "wholesale liquors," is visible further down Cadillac. The photo is mounted on beige cardstock and has "1880" written on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white print negative depicting the exterior of Buhl, Sons, and Company Hardware, Iron, and Nails, which is a large four story building located on the south side of Woodbridge Street, west of Wayne Street. A cigar store Indian stands at the lower left corner of the image. Verso also notes that this was taken in 1881 and was originally sepia. Border of mounting from the original photo this was reproduced from has been captured as well.
- Date Issued:
- 1881-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Print. Large sepia-toned photographic print depicting the west side of Woodward Avenue from Clifford Street to Grand Circus Park (as indicated on verso). Businesses along this stretch include A.B. Sears Undertaking, Horton's Scotch Bakery, Jas N. Davie Harness, Wolff's Trunk Factory, a cigar and liquor store, and Detroit's Throat and Lung Institute. A freestanding sign for Howe's Sewing Machines is posted on the sidewalk on the east side. Grand Circus Park is visible in the background on the right. Streetcar rails, two horse-drawn wagons and several people are in view as well. "Mrs. Anna S. Randall, 103 Woodland, Detroit," and "Before 1888" also handwritten on verso.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of the Carkeek Printing Company building taken from a ship docked at the Nicholson-Universal Steamship Company docks at the foot of First Street. A group of men stand along the riverfront outside of the company's garage. A woman stands behind a large upright wooden barrier to which two posters have been hung at the foot of the dock, while two other woman stand on the dock at the lower portion of the frame. The Standart Brothers Hardware Corporation building stands in the background. "Detroit dock 1923," is handwritten in the bottom border.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-toned street view photograph, mounted on board, of a plank sidewalk on Ash Street. Two people in a carriage driving down the thoroughfare adjacent to sidewalk; also, many structures are adjacent to the walk. Written in script on the verso, "Dec 18th 1902. Mary Shaobrousky, In front of 633 Ash Looking West. F.S.Q."
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white print negative depicting a harness race. A pair of horses, each pulling a driver in a sulky race from the left edge of the frame. The announcer's booth, bearing the date July 17, 1888 is in the center of the frame. A row of spectators is at the bottom of the frame. More spectators, some with carriages and horses are on the opposite side of the track, around and in front of the booth. Edge of source image is printed into this negative reprograph.
- Date Issued:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
