Woodward Avenue
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Description
Cartoon drawing of Woodward Avenue as it might have appeared in 1826. Ox-cart loaded with hay or straw, horse-drawn vehicle, chickens, dog and pedestrians visible. Signs on buildings and pump include: "Walk in," "Beer," "Dry goods," "Post office," "Black smith," "Town pump," and "City hall." Printed on front: "View of Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich., in 1826. Pub. by Wolverine News Co." Handwritten on back: "9/23/10."
Details
- Creator:
- Parker, H.S.
- Resource ID:
- bh000373
- Subject:
- Woodward Avenue (Mich.)
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Historical reenactments--Michigan--Detroit
- Drawing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Wolverine News Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Woodward Avenue
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.