Lighthouse at Palmer Park
Grab
Description
View of lighthouse on small island on lake at Palmer Park; log cabin behind trees on opposite shore. Printed on front: "Scene at Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich., 17423." Printed on back: "Scene at Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich. Palmer Park, where lighthouse is located is a restful retreat of 120 acres and is located seven miles out Woodward Avenue. One of the delightful features is its log cabin with its quaint furniture. It has many acres of woods, children's playgrounds and a casino where refreshments are served." Handwritten on back: "Aunt Nell, Ted and I are on our way back from the Chicago Fair - wonderful trip. We're on our way to Niagara Falls now. Hope you are well now. Love, Peg Poetz." Card is postmarked September 3, 1934.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004648
- Subject:
- Lakes--Michigan--Detroit
- Lighthouses--Michigan--Detroit
- Log cabins--Michigan--Detroit
- Parks--Michigan--Detroit
- Palmer, Thomas W. (Thomas Witherell), 1830-1913--Homes and haunts--Michigan--Detroit
- Palmer Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Postcards
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Palmer
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.