About This Postcard
This antique monochromatic postcard features a close-up view of the decorative lighthouse in Palmer Park, Detroit, Michigan. The image shows the unique architectural details of the structure, including its shingled exterior and wrap-around balcony, situated on a small rocky island in the park's lake. This lighthouse was a beloved landmark of the park, which was donated to the city by Senator Thomas Palmer in the late nineteenth century as a public space for nature and recreation.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (c. 1901–1907)
City: Detroit
State: Michigan
Region: Great Lakes
Country: United States
Topic: Palmer Park, Decorative Lighthouses, Park Landscapes, Detroit Landmarks, Early 20th Century Recreation.
Condition: Unposted / Inscribed
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co., N.Y. (Series No. 5575)
Printer: Likely American
Print Type: Halftone / Phototypie
Additional Information
The front of the card features the imprint of the Souvenir Post Card Co., N.Y. along with the series number 5575. The address side contains the name Mr. Ralph Stillwell and the word "Eunice" written in the top left corner, but it remains unposted without a stamp. It features an ornate "Post Card" header and a stamp box indicating the standard domestic one-cent and foreign two-cent rates. The undivided layout and the phrase "This side for the Address" confirm it was manufactured before the March 1907 U.S. postal regulation change.
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