Hotel Pontchartrain
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Description
View of Hotel Pontchartrain from corner; multistory building has mansard roof. Printed on front: "Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit's largest and best hotel is beautifully situated on the Campus. It is fifteen stories high with three stories underground. This hotel was opened to the public in October 1907 and is strictly fireproof. It is a marvel of convenience, the underground portion being the most important for the comfort of the guests. Over five million pounds of steel were used in its construction." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "7/9/10."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000477
- Subject:
- Hotels--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 5.5 x 3.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Hotels-Pontchartrain
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.