Central High School
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Description
Four and a half-story brick school, with central clock tower and symmetrical gabled wings on both sides. Viewed at an angle across intersection, past leafless trees. Printed on front: "Central High School, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Central High School, situated on Cass Avenue is the leading public school of Detroit. The building and grounds occupy a complete block, and the site cost the Board of Education $130,350. The addition shown on the left was completed in 1908 at a cost of $250,000. The buildings represent an investment of three quarters of a million." Handwritten on back: "My dear Miss [Remaur?], Just a line to send you greetings from Detroit." Card is postmarked July 7, 1916.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000204
- Subject:
- High school buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1916
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.25 x 5.25 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Schools-Central
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.