Japanese torii and Park Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Description:
View of Japanese torii or gate over sidewalk across from Park Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Three-story brick hotel in background has balconies; dog in foreground. Printed on front: "Government Park, showing Japanese torri [sic] and Park Hotel, Soo, Mich." Printed on back: "Government Park, showing Japanese torri [sic] and Park Hotel, Soo, Mich. The Japanese arch or 'torri' [sic] shown in this picture was brought from Japan, in sections, by the Hon. Chase S. Osborn, who presented it to the city of Sault Ste. Marie. It was placed at the entrance to the Government Park, as being the most suitable location. The main entrance of the Park Hotel, is shown through the arch, with the omnibuses delivering their passengers at the door. Published by Young, Lord & Rhoades. Made in U.S.A." Handwritten on back: "Here we are for a couple of days. Having the time of our life. Margaret." Card is postmarked August 30, 1910.
