Description
This vintage postcard showcases a vibrant street scene of Lansing, Michigan’s Michigan Avenue, looking west towards the Capitol. Buildings and parked cars line the avenue, creating a bustling city atmosphere. This charming off-white postcard, likely from the 1940s or 1950s, offers a glimpse into Lansing’s history as a thriving capital city.
Front Text (cleaned):
E. CO.
Michigan Avenue looking west, Lansing, Mich.
Consumer Power Co.
RT's Sea Food Restaurant
Doda Drugs
A. Sturgis
Back Text (cleaned):
Lansing became the capital of Michigan by act of legislature in 1847 and has an area of 11.91 square miles. Lansing is the home of Michigan State College, as well as a trading center for 35 townships. The city touches five counties and is the industrial and cultural center of this area.
