Pontchartrain Hotel Detroit MI 1912 Postcard Woodward Ave Street Scene
$ 6.6
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Pontchartrain Hotel Detroit MI 1912 Postcard Woodward Ave Street Scene. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating piece of Detroit's rich history with this vintage postcard, showcasing the iconic Pontchartrain Hotel and bustling Woodward Avenue. The vibrant image captures a dynamic street scene looking south, filled with early 20th-century life, including trams, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians, all set against the backdrop of the grand hotel and a prominent monument. This colorized lithograph offers a glimpse into the architectural elegance and urban energy of Detroit during a bygone era. Printed in Germany, a testament to the era's postcard production, this card bears a clear Detroit postmark from September 12, 1912. It was mailed to Findlay, Ohio, and features a one-cent U.S. postage stamp. The detailed depiction of the Pontchartrain Hotel, a significant landmark of its time, along with the lively street activity on Woodward Avenue, makes this a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of Michigan history, Detroit memorabilia, and vintage urban landscapes. It provides a tangible connection to the early 1900s, reflecting the architectural styles and daily routines of a rapidly growing American city.
