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 America's Most Beautiful City. — Pre-eminent as a Delightful Summer Resort. 
 
 Extensive Parks, Delightful Drives, Imposing Buildings, etc. 
 
 Belle Isle, an Island ot Surpassing Loveliness. 
 
 ETROIT is located on the Detroit River between Lake Erie and L,ake St. Clair. With its broad 
 avenues, high buildings, attractive parks, fine water front and many boulevards and gardens, it is justly 
 considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country. It is notably a city of residences, its broad 
 avenues lined with trees, its splendid parks and numerous open squares, making it unu.sually delightful 
 as a city for homes. There is much suburban life, the beautiful environs having many fine sites for 
 summer homes which are taken advantage of by residents who enjoy out-door country life. 
 
 Detroit has grown wonderfully of late, having shown a greater percentage of increase during 1908 than any other 
 city in the United States. It is a most prosperous and powerful commercial city having every advantage in the matter of 
 water and rail transportation. 
 
 Detroit has a population of close to 500,000 people, and has an unusual number of splendidly equipped office build- 
 ings, among them being the Ford Building, Penobscot Building, Mystic Building and numerous others. 
 
 But it is the unparalleled parks of Detroit which have gained for the city an international reputation. Belle Isle is 
 justly admitted to be one of the most beautiful spots on the globe. The Lily Ponds, Lagoons, Floral effects, etc. are 
 rarely equalled and never surpassed elsewhere. Palmer Park (Log Cabin) has its historical side adding special interest 
 to its charming walks, swan ponds and meadows. 
 
 Con.sideriug its many advantages it is small wonder that Detroit is the premier convention city of the country — a 
 position her public spirited citizens are determined to maintain. 
 
 Published exclusively for S. H. KNOX & CO., Detroit, Mich. 
 
 COPYRIGHT, 1906. BY K. F. CRANE 
 
 COPR., 1909. BY L, H. NELSON CO . PORTLAND. ME. 
 
City Hall. 
 
 Majestic Building. 
 VIEW OF WOODWARD AVENUE, LOOKING NORTH. 
 Showing the beautiful, wide Avenue and the substantial buildings on either side. 
 
The "Wall Street" of Detroit. 
 
 GRISWOLD STREET. LOOKING SOUTH. 
 Lined with scores of banks and banking institutions. An immense amount of business is transacted daily on this busy street. 
 
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 VIEW OF THE CAMPUS. WOODWARD AVENUE. 
 Showing the City Hall, Soldiers' Monument, Hotel Pontchartrain, and Ford Building in the background. 
 
CAPITOL SQUARE FOUNTAIN. 
 In this Park the remains of Steven T. Mason, the first Governor of Michigan, lie at rest. The fountain is ever a refreshing sight to passing thousands. 
 
CITY HALL. 
 This building has been entirely rebuilt, and is now considered a fine example of a thoroughly modern municipal structure. 
 
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 DETROIT MUSEUM OF ART. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. Here is an institution where lovers of art may pass many interesting hours. 
 
UNION DEPOT. 
 Located on the corner of Fort and 3d Streets. This railroad station stands second to none in the Middle West, and is provided with every convenience for the 
 traveler. 
 
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. UNION TRUST BUILDING. 
 
 The Union Trust and Chamber of Commerce buildings are two of the best known business structures in prosperous Detroit. 
 
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 YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. HAMMOND BUILDING. 
 
 Recently erected on Washington Boulevard. It is a handsome building, superb- First tall office building in Detroit. Since this editice was erected many others 
 
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PASADENA APARTMENTS. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. Considered the finest apartment structure in Detroit. 
 Has a beautiful roof garden where one may enjoy the fragrant breezes from the 
 nearby Detroit River. 
 
 CHARLEVOIX APARTMENTS. 
 On Paric Street. A notably large and roomy apartment building. 
 
On Jefferson Avenue, 
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 THE PALMS APARTMENTS. 
 
 A typical example of Detroit's many up-to-date apartment 
 
 GLEANERS' BUILDING. 
 On Woodward Avenue. The headquarters of the Ancient Order of Gleaners. 
 One of the modern buildings recently erected on Woodward Avenue. 
 
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CADILLAC HOTEL. 
 One of Detroit's most popular hotels. 
 
WAYNE HOTEL AND PAVILION. 
 An up-to-date hostelry. Seated on the Pavilion one can enjoy a rare view of the busy Detroit River. 
 
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 DETROIT OPERA HOUSE. 
 One of the city's best theatres, where the finest plays coming to Detroit arc staged. 
 
DETROIT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. 
 
 Situated at the corner of Antoine and Mullett Streets. 
 
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. 
 
 Located on Cass and Warren Avenues. The best equipped high school in Michigan. 
 
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL. 
 Located on East Grand Boulevard and Mack Avenue. 
 
Located at Congress and Elmwood Avenues. 
 
 DETROIT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. 
 This University School is where some of Detroit's brightest men received their education. 
 
JESUITS' COLLEGE. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. Here young men may receive a thorough education fitting them for any work in life. 
 
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 ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL. 
 Located on Clinton and Antoine Streets. 
 
HARPER HOSPITAL. 
 Located on John R. Street, facing Martin Place. Considered one of the finest hospitals in the West. 
 
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 ST. FRANCIS' HOME FOR BOYS. 
 North Woodward Avenue. A Catholic institution where small boys are cared for and instructed by the Sisters. 
 
HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE. 
 A magnificent charitable institution. Located on the corner of 14th Avenue and West Grand Boulevard. 
 
FORCING NAVIGATION AT ENTRANCE OF DETROIT RIVER. 
 The boats are trying to make an early start. 
 
MONSTER GREAT LAKE STEAMERS. 
 This view shows a scene at the Great Lakes Engineering Co. plant where these leviathans are built as well as repaired. 
 
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 MASON MONUMENT, CAPITOL SQUARE PARK. 
 Erected in honor of Steven T. Mason, the first Governor of the State of Michigan. 
 
MACOMB STATUE. WASHINGTON PARK. 
 
 Erected in honor of General Alexander Macomb, commander of the victorious American forces at Plattsbur^ in the War of 1812 with Great Britain. The view 
 shows electric fountain in background. 
 
BAGLEY PUBLIC DRINKING FOUNTAIN. 
 Where one may always find a good, cold drink on a warm day. 
 
 PINGREE MONUMENT. 
 Erected to honor the memory of the late ex-Governor of Michigan and ex-Mayor 
 of Detroit. Stands in the western section of Grand Circus Park, Woodward 
 Avenue. 
 
SCHILLER MONUMENT. BELLE ISLE. 
 This monument was presented to Belle Isle by the Germans of Detroit. It is one of the finest pieces of sculpture in the city. 
 
WOODWARD AVENUE. SOUTH FROM ADELAIDE STREET. 
 Showing the broad Avenue with its many churches. 
 
UNITARIAN CHURCH AND HOTEL TULLER. 
 This cliurch structure is noted for the famous divine, the Reverend Dr. McCoIIester. 
 
THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY. 
 On North Woodward Avenue. The new bronze statue of the Blessed Virgin is 
 shown on the tower. 
 
 HOLY REDEEMER R. C. CHURCH. 
 Located on Dix Avenue. This church enjoys the distinction of having the 
 largest congregation of any Roman Catholic church in Detroit. 
 
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. NORTH WOODWARD AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH. 
 
 Located on Woodward Avenue. Architecturally very pleasing — the home of a A place of worship recently completed. Presents an imposing facade — a credit 
 
 prosperous religious organization. 
 
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 
 Woodward Avenue and Edmund Place. 
 
 JEFFERSON AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 
 
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 Ledyard Street and Second Avenue. 
 
 UNITARIAN CHURCH. 
 
 Woodward Avenue. 
 
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 TEMPLE BETH-EL. 
 Woodward Avenue. The architectural effect of this Hebrew temple of worship appeals to the most unobserving passer-by. 
 
ENTRANCE TO BOSTON BOULEVARD. 
 This Boulevard is lined on either side with handsome residences, and is one grand park in itself. 
 
EAST GRAND BOULEVARD. 
 Showing the beautiful smooth driveways and the wonderfully attractive terraced lawns 
 
RESIDENCE OF MRS. THEO. D. BUHL. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. The handsome entrance and solid architecture 
 building are well brought out in this view. 
 
 RESIDENCE OF EMORY CLARK. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. One of the substantial and artistic homes for which this 
 thoroughfare is famous. 
 
RESIDENCE OF DR. NEWMAN. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. A typical Detroit residence, noted for its attractive 
 setting of well-kept grounds. 
 
 RESIDENCE OF J. B. FORD. 
 On Jefferson Avenue. A home much admired for superior architectural merit 
 achieved without the loss of simplicity. 
 
ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN, WASHINGTON BOULEVARD. 
 A truly refreshing breathing-spot near the Hotel Cadillac. 
 
DETROIT MOUNTED POLICE. 
 The city of Detroit can boast of having one of the most efficient squads of mounted police in the country. The horses are of special breeding, and are kept in 
 perfect condition. 
 
DETROIT BOAT CLUB. BELLE ISLE. 
 
 The home of one of the most exclusive boat clubs in Michigan. This institution has a waiting list of about 500. 
 
CASINO. BELLE ISLE. 
 This structure was recently completed, and is admitted to be superior in equipment to any similar edifice elsewhere. Here the visitors to Belle Isle may obtain 
 
 refreshments of all kinds. 
 
BATHING PAVILION, BELLE ISLE. 
 Completed in 1909 at a cost of $100,000. The bathing beach at this point is unequalled, and with the artificial facilities provided is without doubt the finest place 
 of its kind in the country. 
 
SKATING PAVILION. BELLE ISLE. 
 Where thousands of young girls and boys enjoy themselves during the months when skating is the paramount sport. 
 
BAND CONCERT ON CENTRAL CANAL, BELLE ISLE. 
 This is the main canal where the canoeists drift along listening to the beautiful music. 
 
THE BRIDGE. BELLE ISLE. 
 A charming spot on a warm summer afternoon. This structure permits passage from one lagoon to the other. 
 
HORTICULTURAL BUILDING, BELLE ISLE. 
 A visit to this building on a cold winter day would convince the visitor that he 
 was in the Sunny South. 
 
 LILY POND. BELLE ISLE. 
 An ideal spot for a summer day's outing. 
 
GRAND CIRCUS PARK WEST. GRAND CIRCUS PARK EAST. 
 
 A magnificent park located on Woodward Avenue — in the center of the shopping district. 
 
LOG CABIN AND LIGHT HOUSE, PALMER PARK. 
 This historical Park is one of the great attractions of Detroit. May be reached via Woodward Avenue. 
 
WAITING ROOM. ENTRANCE PALMER PARK. 
 Few parks can show so many picturesque beauty spots as Palmer Park. 
 
FLORAL CLOCK, WATER WORKS PARK. 
 This unique floral effect is one among the many artistic creations in this Park. A visit to Water Works Park is time well spent. 
 
WATER WORKS. SHOWING POWER HOUSE. 
 The Detroit Water Works plant is an institution in which the city takes just pride. 
 

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 STEAMER "COLUMBIA" 
 
 STEAMER "GREYHOUND" 
 Some of Detroit's popular excursion steamers. 
 
 STEAMER "FRANK E. KIRBY" 
 
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