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- Description:
- Black and white print of a lithograph depicting a view of Detroit from the Detroit River in 1794, taken from page 367 of Silas Farmer's The History of Detroit and Michigan. In the 1889 book, the citadel, then-present Wayne Street, Ste. Anne's Catholic Church, the old council house, the brig GENERAL GAGE, and Griswold Street are labeled below from left to right. In addition to the GAGE, a pair of smaller sailboats and a canoe are in the foreground. "S. Farmer" is printed in the lower left, and a blacked out signature is printed in the lower right. "Insert from Collot map, 1796" and "From the original painting in Paris" handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of the Cadillaqua Automobile Parade on Woodward Avenue at Campus Martius. The street is lined with spectators, and automobiles, streetcars, the Soldier's and Sailors' Monument, and Hotel Pontchartrain are visible. A sign in the background reads, "Canadian Pacific; Pere Marquette". Printed on recto: Pesha Photo
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the well in Palmer Park, with a sign above reading, "Visitors are Requested Not to Pick Flowers or Big Ferns. T.W. Palmer" and the Lake in the background. Printed on verso: Rustic Drinking Well, Palmer Park. This land was donated to the City by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer, in 1893, and is situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Ave. car line; is one of the city's favorite breathing spots. Its center piece is a log cabin, which is an exact reproduction of the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Booklet about Byzantine architecture and its application at the First Congregational Church. Includes black & white photos and a list of contractors. Published by Young People's Society Christian Endeavor, Detroit. Printed by Wilton-Smith Co., Detroit
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Religion
- Description:
- One limited edition print entitled, "Plan of the Fort at Detroit, 1760." The color drawing is shown at a scale of 1 inch = 40 feet and shows the street and building layout inside the fort stockade. A symbol legend in the lower left corner identifies military buildings within the fort. An inset drawing at the lower center area shows a "View from the West." Small printed text at the lower left corner of the print shows "Authorized Bicentennial Project. No. 27 of 2000." Small printed text at the lower center edge shows "Published by the Historic Memorials Society of Detroit. From the original in the Burton Historical Collection of the Detroit Public Library, Copyright 1974."
- Date Issued:
- 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Program booklet for performances of "Nearly Married," by the Bonstelle Company at the Garrick Theatre during the week beginning August 9, 1915. The booklet is staple bound in a paper cover featuring a color illustration captioned, "Arriving at the play in the time of David Garrick," of a woman in an 18th century gown, wig, and feather hat holding flowers, followed by an pair of attendants, one a caricature of a black man. The program contains information about the production, a map of the theater, and numerous advertisements, including one for Kling's Prost beer on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along the Belle Isle Bridge from an approach. To the right is a utility pole.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Ribbon-bound menu for the Fifth Annual Banquet of the Louisa St. Clair chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held at the Russell House on January 9, 1899. The menu is printed on cream-colored cardstock, and features the D.A.R.'s symbol in blue and gold on the cover. The menu, a list of pieces to be performed by the Russell House Orchestra, and a list of toasts are provided on the pages within. An envelope with the handwritten note, "Banquet - Daughtetrs of the American Revolution Russell House. Jan 9th 1899," is included.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an elevated view of downtown from the Ford Building, facing northeast. In view are the Hotel Pontchartrain, Cadillac Square, Wayne County Building, and E Congress Street. Signs read "Goebel Building Offices", "Horseman Cigar Co.", and "American Paint & Glass Co." Printed on recto: Pesha Photo Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 2, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Half-folded invitation and insert card for the Annual Ball and Reception in honor of Governor Hazen S. Pingree and Staff given by the Kalamazoo Light Guard at the Kalamazoo Light Guard Armory on February 26, 1897. Committee members are listed inside the half folded card. The insert lists information about tickets, refreshments, the cloak room, and the schedule.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
