Description
This vintage postcard offers a stunning bird’s-eye view of Detroit, Michigan, showcasing the Majestic Building and Cadillac Square, with the Courthouse visible in the distance. The muted browns and greens of the early 20th-century city architecture are beautifully preserved. This captivating view, taken from the Majestic Building, was mailed in November 1912.
Front Text (cleaned):
Bird's Eye View, East From Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich.
MATON
Back Text (cleaned):
BIRD'S EYE VIEW,
EAST FROM MAJESTIC BUILDING,
DETROIT, MICH.
This view was taken from the Majestic Building and shows Cadillac Square looking towards the Courthouse which can be seen in the distance. It is named after Cadillac who arrived in the city on July 1701.
DETROIT
NOV 9-PM
1912
Stella Billie:–
I am fine and feel as though I could lick anything that lives. We have moved. Living with Laura's ma. A show is on. Tell Fou is. Answer sooner than you generally do.
927 W. Grand St.
Detroit
MICH
Mr. Gilbert Van Mart
308 N. Main St.
Ludington
Michigan
