Arch for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention
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Description
View of pedestrians standing in front of arch for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention. Garlands connect columns with arch in street; statues of stag and deer on top of arch. Inscribed on arch: "The fault of our brothers we write upon the sand. Their virtues upon tablets of love and memory." Utility pole decorated with flags and stag painted on shield. Commercial buildings in background. Printed on front: "Portico on the Campus, Elks Convention, Detroit, 1910. J.H. Cave, Det." 1911 City Directory lists John H. Cave, photographer.
Details
- Creator:
- Cave, John H.
- Resource ID:
- bh000508
- Subject:
- Arches--Michigan--Detroit
- Elks (Fraternal order)
- Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Postcards
- Date:
- 1910
- Format:
- 1 postcard ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Conventions-B.P.O.E.
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.