Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Waterworks Park

Close-up view of Beaux-Arts monument at Waterworks Park in honor of Chauncey Hurlbut. Stone monument has domed roof supported by columns. Printed on front: "Hurlburt [sic] Memorial Gate, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Hurlburt [sic] Memorial. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its water works pumping station, has been made one of Detroit's beauty spots. The water supply is pumped through a long tunnel from Lake St. Claire [sic] to the distributing point. The park is remarkable for its big floral clock and the memorial at the entrance, in honor of the late Chauncey Hurlburt [sic], for many years one of the city's water commissioner and president of the board." Handwritten on back: "Dear Mrs. ... It has been some time since I heard from you. How are you? Also ... write me ... I will try and do ... Lois ... " Card is postmarked February 13, 1911.