Official opening of Springwells Station, Detroit water supply system
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Description
View of the official opening ceremony of the Springwells Station, Detroit water supply system. Band and dignitaries on terrace, which is decorated with American flags. Crowd sits on chairs in foreground. Man with movie camera atop van. Handwritten on front: "Official opening, Springwells Station, May 17, 1935." Stamped on back: "Manning Bros., Inc. Commercial photographers. 333 State St., Room 505, Detroit, Michigan."
Details
- Creator:
- Manning Brothers
- Resource ID:
- bh016253
- Subject:
- Bands (Music)--Michigan--Detroit
- Crowds--Michigan--Detroit
- Motion picture cameras--Michigan--Detroit
- Water treatment plants--Michigan--Detroit
- Detroit (Mich.). Department of Water Supply
- Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1935-05-17
- Format:
- 1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- MS/Detroit Archives. Water Board. Springwells Station. Miscellaneous, Book 4, 5 of 5, 5:5
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.