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Stereoscopic views of Detroit, Michigan

Title
Stereoscopic views of Detroit, Michigan [graphic].
Publication
1867?-1925?

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902.
  • Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901.
  • Jenney, J. A.
  • Woodward, C. W. (Charles Warren)
  • L. Black & Co. Views of Detroit. 7, 21, 31, 43.
  • Keystone View Company, publishers
  • Webster & Albee. American scenery
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views
Description
  • 27 stereographs (photoprints) : albumen, b&w; 88x178mm. or smaller.
  • 1 stereograph (photoprint) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 8 stereographs (photoprints) : silver gelatin, b&w ;
Summary
Views of Detroit, Michigan: includes general and street views including Fort St., Lafayette Ave., Woodward Ave.; views of city hall, including a view of a horse trolley out front and old city hall in the background; churches including the central Methodist, Woodward Ave. Congregational, and Christ Church on Jefferson Ave.; the high school; the house of Correction including an interior view showing cells and passage; views of the Opera House, some showing surrounding businesses; Soldiers Monument designed by Randolph Rogers; harbor view showing steamship in need of repair near Detroit dry dock; "building occupied by the Lake Survey"; Belle Isle Park, fountain in Grand Circus park; the Excelsior boat house; men testing automobile engines; views of paintings on display at the Detroit Art Loan exhibitions, 1883. Some views duplicated.
Alternative Title
  • American scenery. 2712.
  • American scenery, Detroit, Michigan.
  • Detroit Art Loan Exhibition, 1883.
Subject
  • Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892
  • Automobile industry > Michigan > Detroit
  • Boat & ship industry > Michigan > Detroit
  • Boathouses > Michigan > Detroit
  • Churches > Michigan > Detroit
  • City & town halls > Michigan > Detroit
  • Commercial buildings > Michigan > Detroit
  • Educational buildings > Michigan > Detroit
  • Exhibitions > Michigan > Detroit
  • Fountains > Michigan > Detroit
  • Interior architecture > Michigan > Detroit
  • Monuments & memorials > Michigan > Detroit
  • Opera houses > Michigan > Detroit
  • Paintings > Michigan > Detroit
  • Parks > Michigan > Detroit
  • Penitentiaries > Michigan > Detroit
  • Steamboats > Michigan > Detroit
  • Streets > Michigan > Detroit
Genre/Form
  • Albumen photoprints.
  • Stereographs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Includes views by Jex Bardwell, J.A. Jenney and other photographers and publishers.
  • Some views formerly owned by the "Harper Bros.," and by Anna M. Snow.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Cite As (note)
  • Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F383
OCLC
NYPG90-F383
Title
Stereoscopic views of Detroit, Michigan [graphic].
Imprint
1867?-1925?
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Cite As:
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Connect to:
NYPL Digital Collections
Added Author
Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902. Photographer Stereoscopic gems of the city of Detroit and vicinity.
Bardwell, Jex, 1824-1902. Photographer Photographic sketches in and about the city of Detroit.
Chase, W. M. (William M.), approximately 1818-1901. Photographer Excelsior stereo views.
Jenney, J. A. Photographer Detroit scenery. 4.
Jenney, J. A. Photographer Detroit scenes, second series. 55.
Woodward, C. W. (Charles Warren) Publisher Detroit, Mich.
L. Black & Co. Views of Detroit. 7, 21, 31, 43.
Keystone View Company, publishers.
Webster & Albee. American scenery.
Robert Dennis Collection of Stereoscopic Views.
Added Title
American scenery. 2712.
American scenery, Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit Art Loan Exhibition, 1883.
Research Call Number
MFY Dennis Coll 90-F383
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