Standing as a monumental tribute to a local citizen, this view captures the grand James Scott Memorial Fountain in Detroit's Belle Isle Park. The back of the card recounts the history of the project, noting that Scott left the bulk of his fortune to the city for its construction. The fountain, completed in 1925 at a cost of $500,000, involved reclaiming land and extensive development of the surrounding site, resulting in one of the most opulent marble structures in Michigan.
Era: Linen (1932)
City: Detroit
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Fountains, Parks, Architecture, City Landmarks
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked June 24, 1949)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown (Architecture by Cass Gilbert)
Publisher: United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago
Print Type: C.T. Art-Colortone (Linen)
This postcard features a lengthy and affectionate handwritten message from "Mary" to Mrs. John Mack in Columbus, Ohio. Mary writes about the arrival of "Caroline" and expresses her excitement for an upcoming "happy occasion" they will all share together.
The card is stamped with a "Hire the Handicapped / Its Good Business" slogan cancel, which provides a wonderful glimpse into the social messaging of the late 1940s.
