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Central High School
Description:
Four and a half-story brick school, with central clock tower and symmetrical gabled wings on both sides. Viewed at an angle across intersection, past leafless trees. Printed on front: "Central High School, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Central High School, situated on Cass Avenue is the leading public school of Detroit. The building and grounds occupy a complete block, and the site cost the Board of Education $130,350. The addition shown on the left was completed in 1908 at a cost of $250,000. The buildings represent an investment of three quarters of a million." Handwritten on back: "My dear Miss [Remaur?], Just a line to send you greetings from Detroit." Card is postmarked July 7, 1916.
Details
Resource ID:
bh000204
Date Issued:
1916 (year approximate)
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.25 x 5.25 in.
Filing Location:
D/Schools-Central
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.