Corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold
View of commercial buildings at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Griswold Street. Printed on front: "Corner of Michigan Ave. and Griswold St., Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on front: "1909." Printed on the back: "The corner of Michigan Ave. and Griswold Street is noted for its group of stately office buildings, and here are to be found some of the stanchest in the city. Reading from right to left stands the Majestic, Home Bank, Whitney Opera House and Hodges buildings, with the Chamber of Commerce towering in the distance. 188, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "8/21/09. Hello Kiddo, Having a fine time. Don't work to [sic] hard. F.R. Jones." Card is postmarked Aug. 22, 1909.
- Resource ID:
- bh010973
- Subject:
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Skyscrapers--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1909
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Michigan
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.