Category Archives: Jenks

Elephant, Lincoln Park, Chicago, 1910

Elephant, Lincoln Park, Chicago. Post marked Redford, Mich.  Jun 15, 1910.   Addressed to Mrs. Lem. [Effie Lee] Weaver, 94 Tyreman Ave., Detroit “Dear Eff,  I arrived home all right.  Am feeling better this morning.  Eva [Eva Murphy Lee, wife … Continue reading

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Violet Poem – 1910

I tried to pen a greeting, To pledge a friendship true; But the violet is more eloquent, Let it confide my thoughts to you. Post marked Redford, Mich. Apr 26, 1910.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, … Continue reading

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Cleary Business College – 1910

Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Mich;  4609. This post card was written, but apparently not sent.  It is addressed to Miss Mae Wright, Redford, Mich,   R.F.D #4 “Ypsi. 3-25-10  Dear Cousin, I received your card.  I was very glad to … Continue reading

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Violets – 1910

There are no flowers grown in the vale Kiss’d by the dew, woo’d by the gale. None by the dew of twilight wet. So sweet as the deep-blue VIOLET.   Series No 68. Post marked Redford, Mich.  Feb 3, 1910. … Continue reading

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Bowling – 1908

554-D Post marked Redford, Mich.  Oct 28, 1908.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie Weaver, Tireman Ave cor Scotton Ave, Detroit, Mich. “Redford, Oct. 22.  Dear Ma,  I can’t come home for tomorrow but can’t you come out to Aunt Ora’s [Ora … Continue reading

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Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich 1910

Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit’s principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connected with the city by a bridge 8 feet less than half a mile in length.   It comprises 702 acres, is over __ miles … Continue reading

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Bridge of River Rouge, Redford, Mich – 1909

S-53 Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Belgium. Post marked Aug 26, 1909, Redford. Mich. Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver [my great grandfather], 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “May you have many more happy Birthdays.  Hope you are well. … Continue reading

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Scene at Cass Lake, Pontiac, Mich. – 1909

(printed in Germany) Post marked Redfored, Feb 2, 1909. “Aunt Effie [Lee Weaver], Did Lee [G. Weaver] take my coufron downtown?  If not let me know by return mail.  Mamma [Marietta Lee Wright] is feeling just the same.  Grandma [Esther … Continue reading

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Log Cabin, Palmer Park (Detroit) – 1911

Log Cabin, Palmer Park – Built on of land donated to the city by Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer in 1893, and situated north of the city at the extreme terminal of the Woodward Avenue car line, is one of the city’s … Continue reading

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Easter 2016← 1914

Post card sent to Mr & Mrs Lemuel Weaver (my great grandparents): Hoping this finds you on the gain, and when you get well enough come out here.  Wish it was warm enough so I could come in, am anxious … Continue reading

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