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; several children stand in front of monument. Printed on front: "Hurlburt [sic] Memorial, 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: "Tuesday night. Dear Hon, very busy tonight so the card will have to answer for the letter. Lots of mail here for you. All are well. Lovingly, Walter." Card is postmarked April 3, 1912.