This mid-century view features the Douglas MacArthur Bridge, then known as the "New Bridge," connecting Detroit's mainland to the historic Belle Isle Park. Opened in 1923, the reinforced concrete cantilever bridge replaced an older wooden structure that was destroyed by fire. The illustration highlights the bridge's elegant classical detailing, including ornate lamp posts and pedestrian overlooks, set against a sunset sky filled with sailboats on the Detroit River.
Era: Linen 1930s (1939)
City: Detroit
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Bridges, Parks, Riverfronts, Urban Landmarks
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Jul 16, 1939)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Metrocraft - Everett, Mass.
Printer: Metrocraft (identifiable by the "M" logo)
Print Type: Lithograph (Linen)
This postcard contains a charming personal message from "Faith" to Viola Raby in Chicago. Mailed during the summer of 1939, the sender mentions staying at the historic Tuller Hotel in downtown Detroit, specifically noting their unique room setup: "we have 3 beds in our room, 2 folding beds and 1 regular." The card remains a great piece of pre-war travel history, complete with a clear Detroit postmark and a piece of vintage tape at the top edge.
