Floral flag at Waterworks Park
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Description
View of floral flag on the lawn of Waterworks Park; flowers have been planted in the shape of an American flag. Printed on front: "Floral flag, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Floral flag, Water Works Park. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its water works pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from Lake St. Clair to the distributing point. The park is noted for its large floral flag, the stars and stripes being brought out very distinct in bright colored foliage." Edges of card are worn.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004703
- Subject:
- Flags--United States
- Floral decorations--Michigan--Detroit
- Parks--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Waterworks
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.