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Title
Swedenborgian Church
Creator
Alvord & Co.
Date
unknown
Description
Batten-and-board church with bell tower, viewed diagonally across unpaved intersection, with leafless trees and man on sidewalk. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor gallery." Handwritten on mat back: "Swedenborgian Church, s.w. cor. Cass & (Henry or Ledyard) High St."
Format
1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 9.5 x 7.25 in.
Identifier
DPA2152
Relation
Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Churches-Swedenborgian
Source
Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
Subject
Church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
Swedenborgians--Michigan--Detroit
Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
Albumen prints
Photographic prints
Type
image
Filename
DPA2152.tif
Date Digitized
2006-09
Fileform
This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
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    Title
    Swedenborgian Church
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Batten-and-board church with bell tower, viewed diagonally across unpaved intersection, with leafless trees and man on sidewalk. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor gallery." Handwritten on mat back: "Swedenborgian Church, s.w. cor. Cass & (Henry or Ledyard) High St."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 9.5 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2152
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Churches-Swedenborgian
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Swedenborgians--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2152.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
    Copyright
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    Title
    First Unitarian Church
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1895
    Year
    1895
    Description
    Stone church with square tower viewed at an angle across intersection. Houses around and trees. Two men standing on sidewalk, horse-drawn carriage. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor gallery." Handwritten on mat back: "Unitarian Church, 1895. Woodward & Edmund Pl, s.e. cor." In 1895 City Directory, but not 1890.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2154
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Churches-Unitarian-First
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Unitarian church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2154.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Copyright
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    Title
    Universalist Church of Our Father
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Stone church with open square tower and closed round tower behind leafless trees, viewed at an angle across the street. Houses and apartment buildings beside and behind. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographer, 55 Rowland St. Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on card back: "Church of Our Father. Destroyed 1913." Farmer, p.627: Gives location as Macomb Ave. and Park St. Dedicated Oct. 18, 1881.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2160
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Churches-Universalist-Church of Our Father
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Protestant church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Universalist churches--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2160.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    First Unitarian Church
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Stone church with square tower viewed at an angle across intersection. Houses around and leafless trees. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor gallery." Handwritten on mat back: "Woodward & Edmund Place." In 1895 City Directory, but not 1890. Mat torn at corners.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2155
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Churches-Unitarian-First
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Unitarian church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2155.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Detroit College of Medicine building
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1890
    Year
    1890
    Description
    Brick building with arched windows and entry. Person standing by stunted sapling. Written over entry: "Detroit College of Medicine." Written near roof: "Anno Domini MDCCCLXXXIX." Stamped on card back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographer, 55 Rowland St. Detroit, Mich. Ground floor gallery." Handwritten on mat back: "Detroit College of Medicine, c.1890. 343. N.e. cor. St. Antoine & Mullett."
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 6.25 x 4.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2173
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Colleges & universities-Detroit College of Medicine
    From Charles L. Clark Estate
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Detroit College of Medicine--Buildings
    College buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Cabinet photographs
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2173.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Detroit Crematorium
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1886
    Year
    1886
    Description
    Front view of Detroit Crematorium. Handwritten on back: "Detroit Crematory, Lafayette near Springwells Ave." Printed on back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusive commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor gallery."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.25 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2293
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Crematories-Detroit Crematorium
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Crematoriums--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2293.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners with transparency adapters
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    Title
    Municipal Court building
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1890
    Year
    1890
    Description
    Municipal Court building on Clinton and Raynor. Five story building with tower in left corner. Printed on back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 9.5 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2291
    Source
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Courts-Municipal Court
    Subject
    Municipal buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Courthouses--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2291.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-06
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using a Microtek ScanMaker 9700XL scanner
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
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    Title
    Detroit Fire Department fighting fire
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Group of firefighters aiming hose at remains of fire in unidentified location. Building has been destroyed by fire and has collapsed. Snow covers ground; large group of onlookers on left. Photo has been retouched. Printed on back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on back: "A chilly fight with fire."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2357
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as D/Fire Dept
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fires--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire extinction--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire fighters--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2357.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Exposition building for Detroit International Fair &
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1889
    Year
    1889
    Description
    Architectural rendering of exposition building for Detroit International Fair & Exposition, held on Belle Isle in 1889. Printed on photograph front: "Exposition building." Printed on card front: "Alvord & Co., commercial photographers, 55 Rowland Street, Detroit, Mich. A complete line of city views. Ground floor gallery."
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 4.5 x 7 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2313
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Exhibitions-Detroit International Fair & Exposition
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Exhibition buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Architectural rendering--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Cabinet photographs
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2313.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Fire engine at Capitol High School fire
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1893-01-27
    Year
    1893
    Description
    Crowd watching fire from behind steaming fire engine, with firefighter at hose. No horses in traces. Written on driver's seat: "Three." Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "Burning of the high school, Jan. 27, 1893. Amoskeag engine."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2399
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Fire Dept.-Equipment
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fires--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire extinction--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire engines--Michigan--Detroit
    Schools--Fires and fire prevention
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2399.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Fire engines at Capitol High School fire
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1893-01-27
    Year
    1893
    Description
    Crowd watching fire from behind steaming fire engine. Another engine has men working by it; fire fighter aims hose at fire in background. Handwritten on mat front: "N. end of Capitol School Bld. (on Frand River Ave.)." Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "A cold morning in February [corrected to January], 1893. (Burning of the high school.) Detroit_High School."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7 x 9.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2408
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Fire Dept.-Equipment
    From Charles L. Clark Estate
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fires--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire extinction--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire engines--Michigan--Detroit
    Schools--Fires and fire prevention
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2408.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Fire fighters at Farrand, Williams & Clark fire
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1894-02-16
    Year
    1894
    Description
    Crowd watching fire fighters spraying water on building fire. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "Farrand, Williams & Clark, 30-32 Woodward, fire Feb. 16, 1894. Loss $110,220. Mrs. Russell Gottschalk, 22509 Donald, East Detroit, Mich., PR-6-0639."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2430
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Fire Dept.-Fires
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fires--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire extinction--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire engines--Michigan--Detroit
    Farrand, Williams & Clark--Fire, 1894
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2430.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
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    Title
    Fire fighters at Capitol High School fire
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1893-01-27
    Year
    1893
    Description
    Fire fighters by hose spraying water on burning high school, with spectators behind. Wreckage covered with ice. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "Detroit High school. Burned Jan. 27, 1893."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2433
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Fire Department-Fires
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fires--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire extinction--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire fighters--Michigan--Detroit
    Schools--Fires and fire prevention
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2433.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Detroit Fire Department headquarters
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1890
    Year
    1890
    Description
    Brick building with garage-style doors, gables, and corner turret. Man standing by open door and two boys standing by corner. Written over entrance: "Fire Department Headquarters." Sign visible on right edge: "Butler House 1.00 per day rooms 25.5[?]." Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "Detroit Fire Dep't. Headquarters, n.e. cor. Wayne and Larned." Butler House in 1890 Detroit City Directory, but not in 1885 or 1895 editions.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 8 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2434
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Fire Dept.-Headquarters
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fire departments--Michigan--Detroit
    Fire stations--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2434.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Troops in front of barracks at Fort Wayne
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Soldiers lined up in front of barracks; another rank behind building, and man in white jacket standing in window. Paths worn in parade ground. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.25 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2460
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Forts-Wayne
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fortification--Michigan--Detroit
    United States. Army--Barracks and quarters
    Drill and minor tactics--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2460.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Russell A. Alger house
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Large three-story Italianate style house. Front and side entrances. Handwritten on back: "Home of Gen. R.A. Alger, 150 W. First St., N.W. cor. First." Printed on back: "Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Photo has some color retouching.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.25 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2533
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Alger, Russell A.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Alger, R.A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907--Homes and
    Brick houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2533.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    George G. Booth house
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1890
    Year
    1890
    Description
    Large French Renaissance-style house behind rail fence, viewed at an angle from street. Leafless trees; raised fountain; city buildings in background. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "A bit of French Renaissance on Trumbull Ave. George G. Booth residence, 605 Trumbull Ave. Scripps Library. 300."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2561
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Booth, George G.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Booth, George G. (George Gough), 1864-1949--Homes and
    Brick houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2561.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Wells W. Leggett residence
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1883
    Year
    1883
    Description
    Large three-story stone Second Empire style house. Large front porch, several spires and tall chimneys. Similar house on right side. Residence of Wells W. Leggett. Stamped on front: "Alvord & Co., commercial photographers, a complete line of city views, ground floor gallery, 55 Rowland Street, Detroit." Handwritten on back: "View west on Davenport St. from Woodward; 645 Woodward Ave., N.W. cor. Davenport, new no. 3609, 1883."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2803
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Leggett, Wells W.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Stone houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Domestic--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2803.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
    Copyright
    Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
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    Title
    Gilbert W. Lee residence
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    1889
    Year
    1889
    Description
    Three-story brick house, with light brickwork around windows. Rounded entranceway. Paved street in foreground. Residence of Gilbert W. Lee. Handwritten on back: "N.E. cor. Ferry & John R, 1889." Stamped on back: "Alvord & Co., 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.75 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2799
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Lee, Gilbert W.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Brick houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Domestic--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2799.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
    Copyright
    Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
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    Title
    Thomas W. Palmer residence
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of Thomas W. Palmer residence; house has cupola and covered porch. Printed on front: "Alvord & Co., commercial photographers, 55 Rowland Street, Detroit, Mich., a complete line of city views, ground floor gallery." Photograph labeled in lower right corner: "Residence Thos. W. Palmer." Handwritten on back: "1060 Woodward Ave."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.25 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2871
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-Palmer, Thomas W.
    Same house in EB02f335 and DPA2869
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Palmer, Thomas Witherell, 1830-1913--Homes and haunts
    Dwellings--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2871.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
    Copyright
    Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
    Recently Added/Updated
    2007-03-20 11:24:21