The Pingree Monument – 1911

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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 marked Sept 16, 1911, Redford, Mich.

Addresses to Mrs. Effie [Lee] Weaver: “Sat Morning.  Dear Sister, Do not worry about me, I am all right this morning only a little weak, was much better yesterday and should have sent you a card but will try and have it get out this morning.   Myra [Lee Churches]”

Before the constant use of the telephone, the penny postcard was the “instant” communication device used.

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Log Cabin, Palmer Park (Detroit) – 1911

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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 favorite breathing spots.  Its center piece is a log cabin which is an exact reproduction the home in which Senator Palmer resided when Detroit was little more than a trading post.

Post Marked Redford, Mich,  Aug 1911

“Dear Effie [Lee Weaver]  I think if you want to can corn you had better come out soon.  It is at the best now.  Libbie is at Ma’s [Esther Jenks Lee’s] today, will be in this neighborhood tomorrow is going home Saturday.  You better come tomorrow.  Yours Ettie [Marietta Lee Wright]”

I wonder if the log cabin is still there.  Effie was my great grandmother, living in Detroit.  Her mother, Esther Jenks Lee, lived in Southfield in the home her father built in 1851 — see photo at top of blog.

 

 

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The Locks, Sault Ste Marie, MI – 1911

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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.  Beautiful weather in St. Ignace.  Nearly everyone sick.   F.”

Grandma could pack a lot of contradictions in a very short space.

 

 

 

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Cedar Point, Ohio 1911

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Post Marked Cedar Point, Ohio, Sept 4, 1911

“The Largest Dance Floor on Lake Erie”

Post card to Mrs. E. L. Weaver from Lee Weaver:  “Had a fine time”

This post card was sent by my 18 year old grandfather to his mother.   At the time, he was working aboard Great Lakes steamers.

 

 

 

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1911 – Port Clinton, Ohio

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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8/30/1911 – Hello Lee, I suppose you are through making things hum.  I am here until Sunday.  I am having a fine time.  Staying at my cousins.   Ans soon,  Florence K.

This was addressed simply as to Mr Lee Weaver, Detroit, Mich.  c/o Chicago Railway Equipment Co.    He got it.    Things were much simpler in 1911.

 

 

 

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1911 – Detroit Yacht Club

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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.  Estelle.”

Detroit Yacht Club,Belle Isle — This handsome home of the club was built in 1905 to replace their former home, destroyed by fire. It cost $20,000.  The club is one of the largest on the great lakes, features sailing and maintains a fleet of 20 one-design cat-boats in which members sail weekly regattas.

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Water Works Pumping Station 1910

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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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 Station at Water Works Park is a sight well worth seeing.  The ponderous machinery in connection with its mammoth pumps forces 103,000,000 gallons of water through the mains every twenty-four hours.   This view shows the three Allis-Chalmers triple expansion engines.  The fly wheels on each of the engines weigh more than forty tons each.

 

 

 

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Easter 2016← 1914

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Easter1914Post 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 to see Aunt Rose.   Best Easter Wishes for all.   Grandma Lee [Esther Jenks Lee (my great great grandmother)]

One of many post cards in the collection I inherited.   This one was post marked April 10, 1914.   My grandfather, Lee Weaver, collected a vast number of post cards over the years.   I have decided to publish them on this blog with the transcription of the message.

#postcard #genealogy #Jenks #Lee

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