Category Archives: History

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate – 1909

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. – E.L. Woshier, Buffalo, N.Y. & Dresden, Germany. Post marked, Redford, Mich., Mar 2, 1909.   Simply addressed Mr. Lee Weaver, Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Mich. No message — must have … Continue reading →

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Grand Circus Park, Detroit, Mich – 1909

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Pat Shaul

No. 121, A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany Post marked Ypsilanti, Mich, Feb 19, 1909 “2-19-09 Ypsi, Mich.   Dear Friend, Will send you a card.  I am well.  How is the whole D_____ family.   We have been … Continue reading →

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Scene at Cass Lake, Pontiac, Mich. – 1909

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Pat Shaul

(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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The Pingree Monument – 1911

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Pingree Monument in West Grand Circus Park, was erected in 1904 by popular subscription.  The late Hazen S. Pingree was four times Mayor of Detroit, and twice Governor of Michigan.  He died June 18th, 1901, aged 60 years. Post … Continue reading →

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Log Cabin, Palmer Park (Detroit) – 1911

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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The Locks, Sault Ste Marie, MI – 1911

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Poe Lock on the right, largest in the world, 800 feet long, 100 feet wide, with 21 feet draft Post marked, Saint Ignace, MI, September 1911 To Lee Weaver, from F [Florence Koontz, his future wife] “The Bay was fierce. … Continue reading →

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1911 – Detroit Yacht Club

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Pat Shaul

To: Mrs. Effie Weaver.  Aug 8. 1911.  “Wishing you a very happy Birthday and may you have a great many more. Suppose you are having a dandy time. Wish I were with you.  When are you coming out?  All are well. … Continue reading →

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Water Works Pumping Station 1910

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Post marked Eloise, June 11, 1910 to Mr Lee Weaver, Eastern States DC, Buffalo, N.Y. “Your card and hand found me fine and dandy.  I think I will be eating bon-bons soon.  Write soon,  Birtha B. Deming.  ” The Pumping … Continue reading →

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