Monthly Archives: June 2016

Five Million Lbs of Copper – 1911

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Five Million Lbs. of Copper ready for Shipment, Houghton, Mich.  Yellow Front Curio Store. Post Marked Houghton, Mich. Sep 20, 1911.   Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 90 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich. “I expect to gain a few pounds.   … Continue reading →

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Zebras and Gnus -1910

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Zebras and Gnus – This is an actual photograph taken at a distance of about a mile with a telephoto lens, by the official photographer with the Roosevelt expedition. It shows the animals of the African uplands as they graze. … Continue reading →

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Steamer City of Alpena – 1911

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Steamer City of Alpena.  Published by Wolverine News Co. Detroit, Mich.   Made in U.S.A. Post marked Alpena, Mich.  Sep 17, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Had to get off to recuperate after putting … Continue reading →

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Cedar and Lumber Docks – 1911

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Cedar and Lumber Docks, Thunder Bay, Alpena, Mich.    Published by A. C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Germany.  188535 Post marked Alpena, Mich.  Sep 17, 1911.   Addressed to Mrs. [Effie Lee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich. “Trip … Continue reading →

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Saginaw St., Pontiac, Michigan – 1911

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Pat Shaul

2344, Saginaw Street, looking North, Pontiac, Michigan.  9014. Post marked Redford, Mich.  Jul 6, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Dear Cousin:  Suppose you had a dandy time the fourth. I do is, picked berries … Continue reading →

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Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich. – 1910

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich.  Published by S.H. Knox & Co., Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Great Britain. Post marked Redford, Mich.   May 22, 1910.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie L[ee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich. “Dear Aunt,  Did you go … Continue reading →

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Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio – 1912

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  Main Building – Absolutely Fireproof.  Administration Building.  Roof Garden.  Sun-Parlors. Turkish Baths. Post marked Columbus, Ohio,  June 24, 1912.  Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan “Mr. L. Weaver.   Dear Brother will … Continue reading →

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FLT -1911

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Pat Shaul

FLT  — This is the logo for the Odd Fellows.  it represents friendship, love, and truth. Post marked Ypsilanti, Mich.  Jan 5, 1911.  Addressed to Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman, Detroit, Mich. “How does this look to you.” No signature.   … Continue reading →

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Union Depot, Detroit, Mich. 1913

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Union Depot, Detroit, Mich.  1251.  The Union Depot.  Situated at the corner of Fort and Third Streets, furnishes a method of ingress and egress for the Wabash, Pere Marquette, and Canadian Pacific Railways. It was built in 1894 and is controlled … Continue reading →

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The curfew tolls … 1911

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The curfew tolls the knell of parting day    The ploughman homeward plods his weary way. Post marked Redford, Mich., Jan 18, 1911.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie L[ee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “Jan 17, 1911.   Aunt Effie, … Continue reading →

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