2008.112.274
Postcard
View of Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Mich. in 1826.
Black and white postcard depicting a cartoon drawing of Woodward Avenue H.S. Parker. Woodward is depicted from and angled overhead view. A horse-drawn wagon loaded with hay proceeds down the street, and several pedestrians are about. The artist has provided several signs throughout the scene including, "Walk In Beer," "Dry Goods," "Post Office," "Beer," "Town Pump," and "City Hall." Churches, and windmills are visible in the distance.
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