View from M.C.R.R. elevator

Grab

Description

View from height, probably the Michigan Central depot, in Detroit. Looks like the view toward downtown, including Wayne County Building on right past two church spires. Handwritten on mat back: "Taken from M.C.R.R. elevator about 1864 to 1866."

Details

Resource ID:: DPA1756
Subject:: Michigan Central Railroad Company; Detroit (Mich.)--Aerial views; Buildings--Michigan--Detroit; Aerial views; Albumen prints; Photographic prints
Date:: 1864-1866
Format:: 1 photographic print mounted on cardboard ; 4.25 x 6.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/1866
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.