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Title
View along Woodward from Willis, about 1921
Creator
Spencer & Wyckoff
Date
c.1921
Year
1921
Description
View along wet street with buildings on both sides; cars, trucks, and pedestrians. Signs include: Walkers Lunch; Majestic Theatre; MacDiarmid Candies; auto supplies, hardware; Morris & Travis Drug Co. Written on photograph negative: "S&W-11." Stamped on photograph back: "Spencer & Wyckoff, commercial photographers, Detroit." Handwritten on photograph back: "Looking down Woodward from Willis, c.1921. Woodward below Morris, Travis Drug Co."
Format
1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 8 x 10 in.
Identifier
DPA4528
Relation
Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward
Source
Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
Subject
Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
Streets--Michigan--Detroit
Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
Albumen prints
Photographic prints
Type
image
Filename
DPA4528.tif
Date Digitized
2006-11
Fileform
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    Title
    View along Woodward from Willis, about 1921
    Creator
    Spencer & Wyckoff
    Date
    c.1921
    Year
    1921
    Description
    View along wet street with buildings on both sides; cars, trucks, and pedestrians. Signs include: Walkers Lunch; Majestic Theatre; MacDiarmid Candies; auto supplies, hardware; Morris & Travis Drug Co. Written on photograph negative: "S&W-11." Stamped on photograph back: "Spencer & Wyckoff, commercial photographers, Detroit." Handwritten on photograph back: "Looking down Woodward from Willis, c.1921. Woodward below Morris, Travis Drug Co."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4528
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4528.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    View along Woodward between Milwaukee & East Grand
    Creator
    Brooks, H.W.
    Date
    c.1915
    Year
    1915
    Description
    Buildings along Woodward, viewed diagonally from street toward Milwaukee. Cars and clothing look appropriate for 1915. Signs include: Arlington Cafe; Bargain Store; C.G. (Chas.) Johns & Son, harness & trunks; Ford Accessories; Splendid Lunch; Peacock Inn Cafe, chop suey; Blakeslee-Hoffman Co., furniture; the Detroit News. Walker & Co. billboards: Stroh's beer; Ward's fine cakes; Regent; Package twin six. Stamped on photograph back: H.W. Brooks, commercial photographer, Arcadia Bldg., Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on photograph back: "Woodward, between Milwaukee & E. Grand Blvd., ca.1915. #862."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7.75 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4529
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4529.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    Eastern High School honor class
    Creator
    Hayes, Clarence M.
    Date
    c.1907
    Year
    1907
    Description
    Group portrait of students and their teacher; students wear long ribbons pinned to their clothing; drapery and stained glass windows in background. Embossed on front: "C.M. Hayes & Co., Detroit." Handwritten on back: "Honor class, ca. 1907."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 8.75 x 13 in.
    Identifier
    DPA5117
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as LD/Schools-Eastern High
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    High school students--Michigan--Detroit
    High school teachers--Michigan--Detroit
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA5117.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-12
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 300 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Woodward and Congress
    Creator
    Spooner & Wells
    Date
    1907
    Year
    1907
    Description
    Aerial view of commercial buildings on Woodward, near the intersection of Congress; buildings decorated with bunting; sign over Woodward: "Sugar Island Aug. 15, Scotch ... games." Signs on buildings: "Hotel Pontchartrain; Rayl's; Pittsburgh Lunch; Princess Theatre, popular shows going on all the time." Stamped on back: "Spooner & Wells, Inc., photographers, 1231 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich., telephone North 1748."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 9.5 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4559
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Congress
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4559.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Woodward Avenue and Fort
    Creator
    Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902
    Date
    1875
    Year
    1875
    Description
    View of commercial buildings on Woodward near the intersection of Fort; lamppost with mailbox in foreground; sign on sidewalk in foreground: "Scales and trucks, Glover, builders, hardware, nails, glass &c." Signs on buildings: "J. Beedzler; W. S. Penfield; M. A. Seely, mens and boys clothing; G. & R. McMillan, wholesale grocers." Stamped on front: "Jex Bardwell." Handwritten on back: "Woodward Ave. bet. Congress & Fort Sts., 1875, Hog Block; photographer Jex Bardwell."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4562
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Fort
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4562.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Woodward Avenue and Fort
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of people gathering around Bagley Memorial Fountain; man on bicycle in foreground; Detroit Opera House, Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and streetcar in background. Stamped on back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich., ground floor."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4563
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Fort
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fountains--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4563.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    View along Woodward from Adams to High
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View along snowy Woodward past Grand Circus Park, showing Central Methodist Episcopal Church and St. John's Episcopal Church. Horse-drawn vehicles; no obvious time clues from clothing. Stamped on mat back: "From Alvord & Co., exclusively, commercial photographers, 55 Rowland St., Detroit, Mich. Ground floor." Handwritten on mat back: "Up Woodward from Grand (?) Circus. 41939."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4535
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Adams
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Protestant church buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Parks--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4535.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    Woodward Avenue and Gratiot
    Creator
    Earle, Charles W.
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of commercial buildings at the corner of Woodward and Gratiot; church adjacent to building on corner. Sign on building: "F. Rolshoven Co., diamonds, watches, jewelry and silverware." Handwritten on back: "N.E. cor. Woodward & Gratiot Ave. In rear is the Presbyterian Church where the Hudson Bld. now (1916) stands." Stamped on back: "Earle's commercial gallery, 16 & 18 Clifford St., Detroit, Mich." Some building details outlined in ink on photograph.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4574
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Gratiot
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4574.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    Buildings at Woodward and State
    Creator
    Hance, G.W. (George W.)
    Date
    c.1920
    Year
    1920
    Description
    Brick buildings viewed diagonally from across intersection. Cars and streetcar on street; people blurred. Signs read: American State Bank; Detroit Savings Bank; S.L. Bird & Sons, clothiers; S.S. Kresge Co. 5-10-25 [cent] store; Kline's; Heyn's Bazaar. Stamped on photograph back: "Geo. W. Hance." Handwritten on photograph back: "Woodward & State. N.W. corner."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 9.75 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4600
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & State
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--California
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4600.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    Woodward Avenue and Jefferson
    Creator
    Farmer Brothers
    Date
    1881
    Year
    1881
    Description
    View of commercial buildings on the corner of Woodward and Jefferson; Brick building; arched windows with crowns; signs on buildings: "Soper's cigar store; Stenton, hatter." Handwritten on back: "N.E. cor Jefferson and Woodward Ave., 1881." Stamped on back: "Farmer Bros., photographers, Detroit, Mich."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.25 x 9.75 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4579
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Jefferson
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4579.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    View of Jefferson Avenue
    Creator
    Alvord & Co.
    Date
    c.1891
    Year
    1891
    Description
    View of Jefferson Avenue from Woodward; businesses on both sides of street; horse-drawn carriages and wagons in street; pedestrians. Sign on corner building: Detroit Grand Haven & Milwaukee Railway, general ticket office." Handwritten on back: "Jefferson Ave. west from Woodward Ave., about 1881; Grand Trunk, 169 Jefferson; N.W. corner Woodward and Jefferson." Stamped on 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 7.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4582
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Jefferson
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4582.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Temple Beth El, 1882
    Date
    1882
    Year
    1882
    Description
    Stone synagogue viewed at an angle from street. Houses visible beyond. Printed on label on card back: "New series. Panoramic and cabinet sketches, in and about the city of Detroit. Photographed and published by Jex Bardwell, 31 Monroe Avenue." Handwritten on label on card back: "Beth El temple (Hebrew), cor. Washington Ave. & Clifford - Dir. 1882 and 1894. Washington Ave and Clifford St. Jewish Beth El synagogue, 1882. Beth El Hebrew temple."
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 4 x 7 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4609
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Synagogues-Temple Beth El
    Silas Farmer Collection
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902
    Synagogue architecture--Michigan--Detroit
    Cabinet photographs
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4609.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    Buildings on Woodward Avenue and John R
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of buildings on Woodward near John R; multistory building with balustrade on roof; sign on building: "H. R. Leonard Furniture Co., holiday goods a specialty, a full line of Cutler office desks." Signs on adjacent storefronts: "E. A. Kepler & Co., successors to E. H. Husher & Co., photographers; William O'Leary & Co.; Arthur & Philbric." Horse and carriage in front of building. Handwritten on back: "Ferguson building; Woodward and John R, S.E. corner."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 9.75 x 7.75 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4584
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & John R
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Furniture industry and trade--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4584.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Crowd by Capitol Theatre
    Creator
    Spencer & Wyckoff
    Date
    1925-1930
    Year
    1925
    Description
    Crowd gathered at entrance to shops and offices in Capitol Theatre Building, on sidewalks and streets. Several people looking out of upper windows. Marquee advertises in-person appearance of Peggy Hopkins Joyce. Cars and women's clothing look appropriate for late 1920s or early 1930s. Written on photograph negative: "S&W 25." Stamped on photograph back: "Spencer & Wyckoff, commercial photographers, Detroit." Handwritten on photograph back: "Capitol Theatre."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 7.75 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4611
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Theatres-Capitol
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Theaters--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4611.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Frederick J. Fisher residence interior
    Creator
    George D. Mason & Co.
    Godfrey and Grossman
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Possible dining room in the Fred J. Fisher home at 54 Arden Park, with ornate table and chairs, tapestry on wall, curtains on either side of doorway. Stamped on photo back: "Godfrey and Grossman, commercial photographers, 97-99 Fort Street West, Detroit."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7.75 x 9.75 in.
    Identifier
    MR0891
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Architecture-Mason & Rice Colln.-Fisher, Fred J.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fisher family--Homes and haunts
    Dining room furniture--Michigan--Detroit
    Furniture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    MR0891.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 a Microtek ScanMaker 9700XL scanner
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    Title
    Woodward Avenue and Palmer
    Creator
    Spencer & Wyckoff
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of commercial buildings on Woodward near Palmer; signs on buildings: "Modern Sign Co.; Hotel Lewis." Handwritten on back: "Woodward above Palmer W., Hotel Lewis." Stamped on back: "Spencer & Wyckoff, commercial photographers, Detroit."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 10 x 8 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4594
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Palmer
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Hotels--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4594.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Woodward Avenue and Palmer
    Creator
    Spencer & Wyckoff
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of two-story brick commercial building at corner of Woodward and Palmer; building has half-timbered gables. Signs on buildings: "R. G. Dun; Theodore M. Gray, groceries and meats; Palmer Hair Shop." Drugstore on corner; grocery truck parked in front of stores; boy carrying bag stands on corner.
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4595
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Streets-Woodward & Palmer
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Streets--Michigan--Detroit
    Commercial buildings--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4595.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
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    Title
    Detroit Opera House, 1871
    Creator
    Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902
    Date
    1871
    Year
    1871
    Description
    Opera house viewed at an angle from street. Horse-drawn vehicles. Signs include: Newcomb, Endicott & Co.; Grover & Baker, sewing machines; Odd Fellows Hall; pianos, organs and melodeons. Printed on label on card back: "Photographic sketches, in and about the city of Detroit. Consisting of street & marine views, public buildings, churches, monumental and other objects of interest. Photographed and published by Jex Bardwell." Handwritten on label on card back: "Opera house, Detroit, Mich. 1871. [?]"
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 4.75 x 3 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4615
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Theatres-Detroit Opera House
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Detroit Opera House (1869-1897)
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Cabinet photographs
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4615.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    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
    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
    Frederick J. Fisher residence bedroom
    Creator
    George D. Mason & Co.
    Godfrey and Grossman
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Feminine bedroom in the Fred J. Fisher home at 54 Arden Park, with single bed, two chests of drawers, view into sitting room. Stamped on photo back: "Godfrey and Grossman, commercial photographers, 97-99 Fort Street West, Detroit."
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 10 x 8 in.
    Identifier
    MR0892
    Relation
    Filed in the BHC photo collection as D/Architecture-Mason & Rice Colln.-Fisher, Fred J.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fisher family--Homes and haunts
    Bedroom furniture--Michigan--Detroit
    Furniture, Victorian--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    MR0892.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 a Microtek ScanMaker 9700XL scanner
    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
    Horse-drawn carriages
    Creator
    Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902
    Date
    1874
    Year
    1874
    Description
    View of horse-drawn carriages standing in front of commercial buildings. Label on back: "New series, panoramic and cabinet sketches, in and about the city of Detroit, photographed and published by Jex Bardwell, 31 Monroe Avenue." Handwritten on back: "East side Woodward Ave. bet. Russell House and Congress St. in 1874."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; 4 x 7 in.
    Identifier
    DPA4644
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Transportation
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Carriages and carts--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA4644.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-11
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL 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
    2007-05-03 14:27:43