Cannon on Campus Martius
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Description
View of cannon in front of City Hall on Campus Martius. The inscription underneath the cannon says "Perry's Victory. Lake Erie. 1813." Some text may be hidden by foliage. Pedestrians talk and stroll around the area. Street-cars travel along and several buildings are in the background. Printed on front: "Cannon on Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Cannon on Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich. This cannon is in front of the City Hall and was captured in Perry's victory over the English on Lake Erie in the year 1813. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich. Made in U.S.A." Handwritten on back: "7/14/11."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh000319
- Subject:
- Ordnance--Michigan--Detroit
- Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819--Monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Parks--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Wolverine News Co.
- 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.