View of the Russell House, prior to demolition. Cannon in foreground. The Russell House closed on November 19, 1905, was subsequently demolished and replaced by the Pontchartrain Hotel. Typed on front: "Russell House, Dec. 2, 1905. S. fom Cadillac Square." Printed on front: "Dec-2-05." Stamped on back: "W.D. Benham, commercial photographer, 414 Wetherbee Bldg., Detroit, Mich."