Description
Explore the heart of Detroit, showcasing the Penobscot, Union Trust, and National Bank buildings surrounding Campus Martius. A vintage street scene with buses and cars adds to the charm of this city view. This postcard, featuring “242 – The Heart of Detroit”, is a beautiful reminder of Detroit in the 1930s-1950s.
Front Text (cleaned):
Family,
242 The Heart of Detroit
Back Text (cleaned):
UNITED NEWS CO., 24 WEST JEFFERSON AVENUE, DETROIT, MICH.
In the heart of the city is Campus Martius, surrounded by the most modern of Detroit's office buildings: the Penobscot Building, the Union Trust Building, and the National Bank of Detroit, with City Hall in the foreground.
