Campus Martius
View of commercial buildings surrounding Campus Martius. Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in foreground; Palmer fountain in background. Printed on front: "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Campus Martius, Detroit, Mich. Campus Martius is a public square, located in the center of the business section of Detroit. It was named by George Woodward in 1806, the word meaning military camp. C.T. Photochrom." Handwritten on back: "Hello Walter, Rec'd your letter some time ago pardon me for not answering before but you see I am in Detroit now am enjoying myself as always [undecipherable] everyone at Wayland suppose you all are busy don't wait so long as I have to answer as ever your friend, Pearl Meyers. 44 Greenwood Ave., Detroit, Mich." Card is postmarked April 26, 1914.
- Resource ID:
- bh010992
- Subject:
- Streets--Michigan--Detroit
- Plazas--Michigan--Detroit
- Central business districts--Michigan--Detroit
- Soldiers' monuments--Michigan--Detroit
- Skyscrapers--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Curt Teich & Co.
- Date:
- c.1914
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Streets-Campus Martius
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.