U.S. Post Office foundation dedication

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Description

Large crowd watches birds being released at dedication of the new post office foundation in winter. Fort and Shelby. Flags include U.S. and Canada, others cannot be distinguished. Masons in front ranks of crowd (wearing aprons over coats). Recorded in glass negative ledger: "D/Buildings-Federal-Post office (1897)." Marks and light bleed on sides.

Details
Resource ID:
EB02f396
Subject:
Post office buildings--Design and construction
Post office buildings--Michigan--Detroit
Crowds--Michigan--Detroit
Glass negatives
Date:
1897
Format:
1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in.
Department:
Burton Historical Collection
Negative Number:
BHC glass neg. no. 3211
Copyright:
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