Woodward Avenue
Grab
Description
Campus Martius viewed from a height. Majestic building, Detroit Opera House and Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument visible. Street-cars, horse-drawn vehicles and pedestrians shown. Printed on front: "Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Woodward Avenue enjoys the unusual distinction of being both Detroit's leading business and residence street. It is named in honor of Judge Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost citizens in the pioneer days, and stretches approximately north and south. At its foot are the [?] docks where boats leave regularly for [Windsor], Ont., Belle Isle and Bois Blanc Island."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000251
- Subject:
- Woodward Avenue (Mich.)
- Plazas--Michigan--Detroit
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Central business districts--Michigan--Detroit
- Detroit Opera House (1898-1966)
- Postcards
- Date:
- unknown
- 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.