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- Description:
- Document containing a portion of a transcript of the minutes of the Fire Commission of Detroit, consisting of a tribute to retiring fire chief James C. Broderick, handwritten in a blackletter typeface on parchment. It bears the signatures of William J. Chittenden, Jr., Thomas J. Rosquett, Charles F. Clippert, and A.A. Shcantz. The parchment is mounted on linen. The document reads: Tribute to James C. Broderick, Fire Chief Detroit, Michigan, Sept. 1st 1917 Representing not only the Citizens of Detroit, but feeling certain that we are voicing the sentiments and acting on behalf of our predecessors, We, the Fire Commission of Detroit, direct the Secretary to spread upon the minutes of this evening, the following expression of mingled regret and pleasure in the voluntary retirement of James C. Broderick, Chief, Detroit Fire Department. We express regret when we consider your honorable and unblemished record of fifty years of continuous service as a fireman and officer. Your work during that span of years included every department and branch of the service. You were called from each, only to assume more difficult and more responsible duties. Your keen insight, your personally unselfish response to duty, your thorough study and understanding of men and the department's requirements, your spirit of liberality and benevolence in dealing with others, your absolute integrity and your unfailing courage, all combined to make you the ideal Fire Chief. These qualities were known to your men and to your few intimates, far better than to our Citizens, for with it all you have that rare quality of feeling that duty well done is ample reward. Publicity makes no appeal to you, always shunning and never inviting it. It is our pleasure to express to you in person and to spread upon these Minutes, our knowledge of your many virtues and enviably record. We know that you are laying aside your duties only because you feel that you have well earned a rest. We hope that Divine Providence, Who shapes and controls the future of all men, will smooth your pathway, and will bless it with a most liberal apportionment of good health and happiness for many years. Board of Fire Commissioners of Detroit. W.J. Chittenden, Jr. Thomas J. Rosquett Charles F. Clippert A.A. Shcantz
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the State Savings Bank Building from the corner of Fort and Shelby Streets, with the Penobscot Building in the background. "'Phostint' Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat Off. Made Only by Detroit Publishing Co." is printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic postcard depicting a sightseeing bus full of people. A label reads "City, Belle Isle & Water Works Park Car". The verso is divided and unused.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph: black and white; Stroh's first truck fleet, 1910; six vehicles parked diagonally in front of houses, three trucks on left have Stroh's name on front; stamped on back "not to be published without permission of National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Resolution, handwritten on heavy board, adopted by City of Detroit Board of Water Commissioners expressing appreciation to Robert Oakman, on the occasion of his resignation from the Board, for "the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioners." The resolution was adopted on March 11, 1919. It is signed by four of the water commissioners and the secretary. The text of the resolution is as follows: "Resolutions Unanimously Adopted by the Board of Water Commissioners, of the City of Detroit March 11-1919 WHEREAS MR. ROBERT OAKMAN resigned as a member of the Board of Water Commissioners of the city of Detroit to take effect March 1-1919 after a period of service of over four years commencing December 8-1914. WHEREAS during all these years whether serving on committees of the Board or as its President, he gave liberally and unselfishly of his time ability and experience to the city of Detroit, for the advancement and betterment of the waterworks system, especially in the investigation of filtration problems. WHEREAS, his knowledge of the civic affairs of the city made him of great value in the workings of the Board, and WHEREAS his uniform courtesy and consideration toward his fellow commissioners made him an efficient counselor and companionable friend. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Water Commissioners cause to be inscribed upon the records of the Board, these expressions of esteem for him as a slight token of appreciation for the conscientious discharge of his duties as a water commissioner, and their regard for him as a former associate. Attest: Harry S. Starkey Secretary [Commissioner signatures] Commissioners."
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One advertisement poster with the headline, "J. W. Johnston, The Great Land Dealer, Found Dead in the Center of Jefferson Avenue, by Two Jet Black Monguagons!" The poster is printed in black text on white paper and advertises an auction of lots that was to take place on November 14, 1870. The lots were located in the vicinity of Lafayette and Twenty-second Street. Additional text gives further details of the lot locations and street names as well as the names of existing property owners. It appears that the headline was intended to draw attention and interest, but was not true since the last line on the poster notes, "For further particulars apply to J. W. Johnston or Walter Sanderson."
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Michigan Avenue, facing west, with several pedestrians and vehicles in the street. A billboard reads "Stott's Columbus Flour". In the background is the Cadillac Hotel. In the foreground is the Majestic Building and City Hall. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Car Report Envelope used by C.B. Bush and G.R. Casner, superintendent and train master of the Michigan Central Railroad's Jackson Junction. The recto, verso, and parts of the interior of the envelope are stamped with dates ranging from January 25, 1887 to June 15, 1893. "To be used for Car Reports only. R.R.B., Train Master's Office, Jackson Junction," is printed on the front of the envelope. A paper slip with a typewritten caption is attached to the bottom of the envelope, "Car report envelope used in early 1890's--C.B. Bush, Supt. G.R. Casner, Train Master."
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a crowd of males on a Belle Isle beach. In the background is a light tower.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of a series of Shakespeare's plays starring E.H. Southern and Julia Marlowe at the Garrick Theatre during the week beginning on Feburary 20, 1922; color cover with illustration of a woman in period dress with two servants framed by an oval; in small oval underneath "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick"; "Direction of Lee and J.J. Shubert;"
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
