View of Hotel Pontchartrain from corner. Multistory building has mansard roof; Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and streetcars in foreground. Commercial buildings in background. Printed on front: "Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Mich., 1295." Handwritten on back: "Howell, Jan. 11, 1912. Dear May, Your card came alright. Aunt Mary sent you a very pretty card. I am forward a letter the ... and Howell taxes are paid. It is very cold here with some sleighing, but is dusted so that it did not amount to much. I got a card from little Francis Simmons, good by, Mother."
