Cadillac Square showing Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and City Hall
Description:
View of Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and city hall. Pedestrians walk by as a street-car travels the road. Horse-drawn vehicles are also shown. Printed on front: "Soldiers' Monument and City Hall, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Soldiers' Monument and City Hall, Detroit, Mich. The Soldiers' Monument towers to a height of 60 feet. The body is of granite and statues are golden bronze. It was completed in 1881 and cost $70,000. In the tower of the City Hall is located the second largest clock in the world. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich. Made in U.S.A." Handwritten on back: "I will be over at Clapham next Thursday. Have promised to spend the day with Mrs. Spelman. Will look in and see you on my way, about 12 o'clock. Love from Nellie." Card is postmarked September 18, 1913.
