Campus Martius
View across Campus Martius from a height. Detroit Opera House and Temple Theatre across plaza, with Palmer fountain in front of the buildings. Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument to right. Street-cars and pedestrians visible. Printed on front: "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Campus Martius. The business center of Detroit is the Campus Martius situated at the converging of Lafayette, Monroe, Michigan and Woodward Avenues. It was reserved as a breathing spot in the 'Governor and Judges' plan, adopted for the city in its early history and has been beautified by a fountain donated by Mr. Thomas W. Palmer. On its front [it fronts?] the City Hall, Majestic building, Detroit and Temple Theaters and other prominent factors in the city life. Published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Detroit, Aug. 11 - 09. Hello Bea: - how's the weather and little Dorothy? Now tell me did you name her that for my sake? The same as Lottie did? Drop me a card sometime. Hoping all are well. With love, Yours, Dorothy Feltz(?)." Card is postmarked August 12, 1909.
- Resource ID:
- bh000330
- Subject:
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Plazas--Michigan--Detroit
- Detroit Opera House (1898-1966)
- Central business districts--Michigan--Detroit
- Monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1909
- 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.