Campus Martius
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Description
Campus Martius with city hall, Pontchartrain Hotel and Dime Savings Bank building visible. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument also seen. Street-cars and automobiles, with some pedestrians. Printed on front: "View of Campus Martius, showing city hall, Pontchartrain Hotel and Dime Savings Bank building, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Famous throughout the world, Superior quality." Valentine-Souvenir publisher trademark printed on back. Handwritten on back: "Tuesday. Dear Mama, Cool to-day--for which I am thankful--as I am going flat hunting. I think we will have no trouble finding what we want--as there are hundreds of apartments to rent everyday. Much love, Zella." Card is postmarked August 25, 1914.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000241
- Subject:
- Plazas--Michigan--Detroit
- Hotels--Michigan--Detroit
- Central business districts--Michigan--Detroit
- City halls--Michigan--Detroit
- Monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Valentine-Souvenir Co.
- Date:
- c.1914
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Campus Martius
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.