Woodward Avenue
View of commercial buildings along Woodward Avenue. Pedestrians in foreground. Printed on front: "Busy Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on front: "Dec. 7th /08. Have not much time except to say 'hello.' Jack F." Printed on back: "Busy Woodward Avenue enjoys the unusual distinction of being both Detroit's leading business and residence street. It is named in honor of Judge Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost citizens in the pioneer days, and stretches approximately north and south. At its foot are the ferry docks where boats leave regularly for Windsor, Ont., Belle Isle and Bois Blanc Island. 167, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich., and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Kind regards to you all." Card is postmarked December 7, 1908.
- Resource ID:
- bh010975
- Subject:
- Woodward Avenue (Mich.)
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1908
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Woodward Avenue
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.