Detroit River tunnel and train ferry
Grab
Description
View of trains emerging from Detroit River tunnel in Detroit; truss bridge in background. Printed under image: "The new way." Inset of ferry carrying railroad cars in upper left. Printed under image: "The old way." Printed on front: "70029, Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. Copr. Detroit Publishing Co. Phostint card made only by Detroit Publishing Co." Handwritten on back: "Monday evening. Dear W., Just a line to let you know everything is as usual here. Intended writing a letter but had too many interruptions. Have thought much of you all in the confusion of moving and hope you will soon be nicely settled in your new home. Love from Agnes and the children and from ... J." Card is postmarked September 15, 1913.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004843
- Subject:
- Railroad tunnels--Michigan--Detroit
- Train ferries--Michigan--Detroit
- Michigan Central Railroad Company
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Detroit Publishing Co.
- Date:
- c.1913
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Tunnels & tunneling-Detroit/Windsor train tunnel
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.