Capitol Square from State Street
Capitol Square viewed from a height. Several people sitting on benches surrounding a fountain. Large trees also surround fountain. Automobiles parked on street and buildings seen in background. Printed on front: "Capitol Square from State Street, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Capitol Square Park. Capitol Square Park is one of the delightful resting places located in the central part of the city, within one block of the city hall. It was formerly the location of the Central high school, which had to move to larger quarters." Handwritten on back: "We are having a wonderful time here. Laura took us down town this morning to visit some of the large stores. Wanted to buy lots but didn't. Bertice." Card is postmarked August 8, 1922; additional postmark advertises "International Aero Congress Oct. 7, 12, 13, 14, 1922."
- Resource ID:
- bh000318
- Subject:
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Fountains--Michigan--Detroit
- Automobiles--Michigan--Detroit
- Pedestrians--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1922
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Capitol Square
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.