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- Coney Island, New York, circa 1905 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- circa 1905
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Coney Island, New York, circa 1905
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- "Clear Creek Canyon above the Forks," Colorado, circa 1895 - A Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway locomotive pauses in a narrow, rocky gap beside Clear Creek in Colorado. Railroads had pushed into many inaccessible areas by the time this photograph was taken in about 1895.
- circa 1895
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"Clear Creek Canyon above the Forks," Colorado, circa 1895
A Union Pacific, Denver, and Gulf Railway locomotive pauses in a narrow, rocky gap beside Clear Creek in Colorado. Railroads had pushed into many inaccessible areas by the time this photograph was taken in about 1895.
- South Along Michigan Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 1910-1920 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image of Chicago's Michigan Avenue. The street was one sided. Buildings overlooked Grant Park and - beyond the railroad tracks - Michigan Avenue's namesake, Lake Michigan.
- 1910-1920
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South Along Michigan Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 1910-1920
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. It had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including this image of Chicago's Michigan Avenue. The street was one sided. Buildings overlooked Grant Park and - beyond the railroad tracks - Michigan Avenue's namesake, Lake Michigan.
- Tremont Street Mall and Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1905 - This photograph shows Boston Common, the busy urban park, where it borders Tremont Street near Park Street. The Common was a place for transportation as well as recreation. The streets and sidewalks are filled with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles, and a subway entrance is visible at background center.
- circa 1905
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Tremont Street Mall and Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1905
This photograph shows Boston Common, the busy urban park, where it borders Tremont Street near Park Street. The Common was a place for transportation as well as recreation. The streets and sidewalks are filled with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles, and a subway entrance is visible at background center.
- A Quebec Caleche, circa 1900 - French Canadians called this two-wheeled carriage a caleche. With a folding hood and seats for two riders, they were used for everyday transportation. Some caleche drivers -- without passengers -- also participated in informal races. Though automobiles eventually replaced horse-drawn vehicles for most ordinary travel, the caleche remained popular among sightseeing tourists in places like Montreal and Quebec City.
- circa 1900
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A Quebec Caleche, circa 1900
French Canadians called this two-wheeled carriage a caleche. With a folding hood and seats for two riders, they were used for everyday transportation. Some caleche drivers -- without passengers -- also participated in informal races. Though automobiles eventually replaced horse-drawn vehicles for most ordinary travel, the caleche remained popular among sightseeing tourists in places like Montreal and Quebec City.
- Cass Park, Detroit, Michigan, Artwork by Ivan Swift -
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Cass Park, Detroit, Michigan, Artwork by Ivan Swift
- Randolph Street, East from LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1900 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, Chicago's Randolph Street bustles with streetcars, pedestrians, and an array of horse-drawn vehicles.
- circa 1900
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Randolph Street, East from LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1900
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, Chicago's Randolph Street bustles with streetcars, pedestrians, and an array of horse-drawn vehicles.
- Redlands, View from Smiley Heights, Colorado, 1900-1910 -
- 1900-1910
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Redlands, View from Smiley Heights, Colorado, 1900-1910
- Lobby, The Detroit News Building, Detroit, Michigan -
- circa 1917
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Lobby, The Detroit News Building, Detroit, Michigan
- A Mountain Ranch, Ojai Valley, California, 1900-1910 -
- 1900-1910
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A Mountain Ranch, Ojai Valley, California, 1900-1910