"How to See Detroit" Touring Guide for Sightseers, circa 1910
THF209563 / "How to See Detroit" Touring Guide for Sightseers, circa 1910
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Artifact Overview
Cities became a more popular vacation destination around the turn of the 20th century, delighting tourists with the latest modern technology, artistic and scientific curiosities, and live entertainment. Commercial sightseeing tours helped simplify attractions, districts, and landmarks for city tourists. This circa 1910 brochure provided the answer to "How to See Detroit?" -- Dietsche's Sight-Seeing Autos.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
circa 1910
Subject Date
circa 1910
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.1800
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9.125 in
Width: 4.125 in
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SetSightseeing Vehicles
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Sometimes getting there isn't just half the fun -- it's all the fun! Horse-drawn surreys, railroad excursion cars, tour buses, and open-deck boats provided tourists with panoramic views of the passing scenery. Whether traveling through natural splendors, or touring through vibrant cities, these vehicles allowed their passengers to experience all the surrounding sights and sounds from the comfort and convenience of a moving seat.