Ice fountain at Washington Boulevard
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Description
View of park in Washington Boulevard; ice fountain on the right. Printed on front: "Winter scene, Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Winter scene on Washington Boulevard. One of the unique features of Detroit in winter is the famous ice fountain on Washington Boulevard. Several jets of water are allowed to play all winter, and the result is a massive berg of ice which sometimes reaches a height of nearly thirty feet, and contains many tons of the crystal. The scene pictured shows the Boulevard on a snowy morning. 175. Published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich., and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Yr 1909."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000406
- Subject:
- Fountains--Michigan--Detroit
- Ice--Michigan--Detroit
- Streets--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-Washington Boulevard
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.