Griswold Street

View of commercial buildings along Griswold St. Printed on front: "Griswold Street, looking south, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Griswold Street is named after one of Detroit's pioneers and has often been termed the city's Wall Street. A large number of Detroit's banks, as well as other financial interests are centered here. It is the financial heart of the city. Griswold Street runs approximately north and south and is the first street west of Woodward Avenue. The scene here shows Capitol Square Park in the foreground with the Chamber of Commerce on the left and the Penobscot and Ford buildings in the distance on the right. Published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "9/17/9. Haven't forgotten you yet. Rec'd your card, but have been busy. Had a letter from Bessie. Will try & come up a week from Sunday. Regards to Uncle Chas. [rest of message covered by label]. Jay." Card is postmarked September 17, 1909.