{"product_id":"1932-fountain-belle-isle-park-detroit-mi-postcard","title":"1932 Fountain Belle Isle Park Detroit MI Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Linen (1932)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Detroit\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Michigan\u003cbr\u003eCountry: USA\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Fountains, Parks, Architecture, City Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated (Postmarked June 24, 1949)\u003cbr\u003ePostage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: Divided Back\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown (Architecture by Cass Gilbert)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich.\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: C.T. Art-Colortone (Linen)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United News","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804212613309,"sku":"4318","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/4318.jpg?v=1783302037","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1932-fountain-belle-isle-park-detroit-mi-postcard","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}