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Spruce log at Palmer Park
Description:
View of group of women posing in front of large hollowed-out spruce log at Palmer Park; woman stands on steps at one end of log. Printed on front: "Spruce log, Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1376, Palmer Park. Built on land 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 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." Valentine-Souvenir Co. publisher trademark printed on back of card. Handwritten on back: "Dear Angie & Jill, Those were the good old days!? Glad to get your card. Looks like a perfect vacation land. Hope you get some coolness, little here. Take a lake ride for me. All as usual here, have the front about finished. Have a good time daily. We miss you here. Love, E.A.J." Card is postmarked July 24, 1964.
Details
Resource ID:
bh004639
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
D/Parks-Palmer
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.