Digital Collection
2011.036.066

Postcard

Woodward Avenue looking North from Jefferson, Detroit, Mich.

Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the west side of Woodward Avenue from Jefferson Avenue. In the background are the Ford Building, Dime Building, Union Trust Building, and Majestic Building. Signs read "Hotel Wilson" and "Queen Anne Soap".
Printed on verso: Woodward Avenue enjoys the unusual distinction of being both Detroit's leading business and residence street. It is named in honor of Judge Woodward, one of Detroit's foremost citizens in the pioneer days, and stretches approximately north and south. At its foot are the ferry docks where boats leave regularly for Windsor, Ont., Belle Isle and Bois Blanc Island.

Date
c. 1916
Collection
Extent of Description
3.375" x 5.5625"
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