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- Description:
- Black and white photo enlargement of a photo of the Grand Circus Theatre on the west side of Woodward Avenue north of Elizabeth Street, as taken from the east side of Woodward, facing west. Signs are posted around the entrance advertising the film "Old Dutch," and Keystone Cops shorts. The Bud Barker cafe is to left of the theater, and the Park Theatre is to the right. The photo is vignetted on its top edge. "1915," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- One black and white re-photograph of Woodward Avenue near the Detroit River. The elevated view looks southward along the east side of Woodward just south of Jefferson Avenue, and shows a busy street scene with many storefronts, pedestrians, automobiles, and streetcars. Business names include the Central Hotel, Schiappacasse & Co. Wholesale Fruits, and Hiram Marks Electric. Ship docks at the riverfront can be seen near the upper right corner of the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white print negative taken of a sepia-toned cabinet card depicting the West Side Brewery Company's Beer Restaurant. The Gebhard Paper Company is next door. Handwritten note on verso identifies this as being on the south east corner of Woodbridge Street and Woodward Avenue, taken on April 23, 1897.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white photograph from a glass plate negative. Woodward Avenue is visible in front of the Detroit Opera House and the Palmer Fountain. Many pedestrians cross the thoroughfare; a street car travels along the tracks. The Wright and Kay Company; and H.C. Weber Hardware Company are also adjacent to the Opera House. Written on the verso, "From Woodward to Monroe North side looking north, 1910, Detroit Opera House."
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Sepia-tone photo of the entrance to the Woodward Theatre in the National Clothing Systems building on the east side of Woodward Avenue, between Campus Martius and Gratiot Avenue, as taken from the west side of Woodward. A sign above the entrance advertises the film, "The Great Love." The storefront for L. Black Optician, is located to the south. An early automobile is parked in front of L. Black's, several pedestrians are on the sidewalk. A covered walkway has been set up along the sidewalk north of the theatre, suggesting construction on the Newcomb-Endicott Company building above.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Theatre/Theater
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of the exterior of the Russell House as taken from the steps of City Hall, across Campus Martius to the northwest. Trees and bushes on the lawn of City Hall are in the foreground. Pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and a streetcar are in the streets. Buildings along Woodward Avenue to the south of Russell House are also in frame. "The Russell House, Detroit Hotel taken in July 1902 at Cadillac Square. Taken from the steps of City Hall," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print taken of the corner of Woodward Avenue and Michigan Avenue from an elevated position in Campus Martius, facing northwest. The streets are filled with crowds of people and a row of horse carriages is proceeding west on Michigan Avenue, possibly as a funeral procession. Visible signs on storefronts include, Job Printing, a jewelry store, and L.L. Farnsworth's Shoe Store in the corner building. To the right, in the Fisher Block is Randall's Daguerrean Gallery, and in the neighboring building, Weber Furniture Company's Warerooms. "Campus A.D. 1870" and "Detroit, Mich." are handwritten in marker in the photo's upper left and right corners. The photo is mounted on black cardstock with an embossed frame around the photo. "C.C. Brewe, Com'l Photographer, 205 Griswold St. Detroit, Mich" stamped on verso. "Mrs. Roy Chatfield" handwritten on verso along with an illegible address.
- Date Issued:
- 1870-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of Woodward Avenue and State Street, looking north on Woodward. Street cars including tracks, horse carriages and pedestrians are visible populating the thoroughfare and sidewalks. Many merchants are visible adjacent to Woodward including Heyn's Bazaar, Siegel's Cloaks, and Sparlings. A moon light tower and Central United Methodist Church are visible in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Mounted black and white photo of the aerial apparatuses of the Detroit Fire Department's Ladder Companies No.1 and No.3 being used to fight a fire at the Goldberg Brothers' department store on the west side of Woodward Avenue between Grand River and Clifford Street, as viewed from across the street to the northeast. Firefighters work amid broken windows and display cases along the base of the building. A large clearance banner and a "Store for rent" sign are posted on the Grinnell Brothers' Music House next door to Goldberg Brothers. Clough and Warren Company, Pianos; Wood's Ladies Haus; and the William B. Elliott Company are also posted along the block. Several bystanders are also in frame. The photo is mounted on black matte board, with a border relief around the image. "Fred G. Wright, Detroit, Mich. 115 Gratiot Ave. Phone MAIN 5488," is stamped on the verso. A lengthy handwritten note listing involved firefighters is also on the verso: May 10th 1908 Water Towers[?] in action at Goldberg fire Members of Co. May 10th in 1908 Wm. P. O'Brien, Lieut. J.M. Reves, pipeman J.J. Bourke, " J.H. Walsh, " C. Boabcritz, " P. Dashach, Detailed, sub A.A. Fitch in place C. Thant, R. McPhail N. O'Leary, driver C.P. Brown, supply driver
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Fire Department
- Description:
- Black and white street view photograph from a glass plate negative of the northeast corner of Woodward and Jefferson Avenues. A series of men are walking toward the commercial buildings, across the tracks in the right foreground of the image. Business neighboring Woodward include I.D. Jackson Photographer, B.J. Sturn, S. K. Taft and Company, Avenue Theatre, and Van Leyen and Hensler Engraving and Printing.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views