View of Hotel Pontchartrain and adjacent commercial buildings. Streetcar and Barbour Memorial Fountain in foreground. Printed on front: "The Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on front: "1909." Printed on back: "The Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit's latest and best hotel, is beautifully situated on the Campus. It is ten stories high with three stories underground. This hotel was opened to the public in October 1907 and is strictly fireproof. It is a marvel of convenience, the underground portion being the most important for the comfort of the guests. Over four million pounds of steel were used in its construction. 170, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "The Pontchartrain in reality! Not a version. We are having the Retail Show Convention here now. It is pretty tame. Not much doing. J.W.H." Card is postmarked July 21, 1909.
