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Woodward Avenue at night
Description:
Nighttime view of Woodward Avenue with commercial buildings illuminated and moon visible. Automobile headlights shine. Printed on front: "Woodward Ave. by night, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Woodward Avenue by night, Detroit, Mich. [Woodward] Avenue enjoys the unusual ... both Detroit's leading business ... street. It is named in honor of ... Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost ... pioneer days, and stretches [approximately] north and south. At the foot are ... ferry docks where boats leave regularly for Windsor, Ont., Belle Isle and Bois Blanc Islands. C.T. Co., Chicago, R-27332." Handwritten on back: "Dear Mother, Very hot, am having a good time. Will." Card is postmarked June 25, 1912.
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Resource ID:
bh002759
Publisher:
Date Issued:
1912 (year approximate)
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
D/Photography, Night
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.