Floral clock at Waterworks Park
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Description
Close-up view of floral clock at Waterworks Park; clock has star and Roman numerals on face and "Standard time" sign. Printed on front: "Floral clock, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1384. Floral clock, Water Works Park. 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. Clair to the distributing point. The Park is noted for its big floral clock and the memorial at the entrance." Valentine-Souvenir Co. publisher trademark printed on back of card.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004814
- Subject:
- Clocks and watches--Michigan--Detroit
- Floral decorations--Michigan--Detroit
- Parks--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Valentine-Souvenir Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Waterworks
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.