Temporary obelisk on arch over streetcar tracks

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Description

View along Jefferson Ave. trolley tracks through arch supporting obelisk. Several people near base. Sign visible for "Nall's carpets and furniture." Handwritten on card back: "G.A.R. week Aug. 3-8, 1891. Arch Jeff. Ave. & Woodward Ave. looking west. Described in: Detroit Tribune, July 29, 1891 & Aug.2, 1891 & illus." Handwritten on duplicate card back: "Cor. Woodward and Jefferson looking west."

Details

Resource ID:: DPA2233
Subject:: Grand Army of the Republic. National Encampment; Arches--Michigan--Detroit; War memorials--Michigan--Detroit; Cabinet photographs; Albumen prints; Photographic prints
Date:: 1891-08
Format:: 1 cabinet card ; image 4.75 x 3.75 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/Conventions-G.A.R.
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.