Detroit River Collection

City Skyline along Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan, USA USA-Michigan-Detroit: City Skyline & Renaissance Center and General Motors World Headquarters along Detroit River from Windsor Ontario

map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving)
532755 map of Detroit, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Detroit, Michigan, and the Detroit River, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Railway station, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Rio Vista, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: William H. Jackson
Rio Vista, Grosse Ile, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Wayne Hotel and Pavilion from the river, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: William H. Jackson
Wayne Hotel and Pavilion from the river, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915

Yacht Althea, bow, between 1907 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Yacht Althea, bow, between 1907 and 1915

Yacht Althea, broadside (H. Murphy's yacht), between 1907 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Yacht Althea, broadside (H. Murphy's yacht), between 1907 and 1915

Ferry landing, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Ferry landing, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. ca 1910. Creator: Unknown
Detroit River tunnel, Detroit, Mich. ca 1910

Detroit River ferry boat in ice, between 1880 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Detroit River ferry boat in ice, between 1880 and 1901

Distillery, Hiram Walker & Sons, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Distillery, Hiram Walker & Sons, Walkerville, Ont. between 1905 and 1915

White Star Line dock, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
White Star Line dock, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1915

Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer "City of Cleveland", stern view showing construction, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Steamer City of Cleveland, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907. Creator: Unknown
City of Cleveland, Steamer #168 on the ways, 1907

Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle [Park], Detroit, Mich. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle [Park], Detroit, Mich. c1905

Excursion steamers, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1908. Creator: Unknown
Excursion steamers, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1908

East from Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich. between 1902 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
East from Majestic Building, Detroit, Mich. between 1902 and 1910

D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 19 first on 2nd turn, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
D.B.C.Y. [Detroit Boat Club yacht] regatta, # 19 first on 2nd turn, between 1900 and 1910. Off Belle Isle Park

Steam yacht Edith, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Steam yacht Edith, between 1900 and 1910. Off Belle Isle Park, possibly part of Detroit Boat Club yacht regatta

Belle Isle Park, Detroit, between 1880 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Belle Isle Park, Detroit, between 1880 and 1901

Str. Promise at ferry dock, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Str. Promise at ferry dock, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

The City of Detroit, (From Canada Shore), 1872. Creator: Robert Hinshelwood
The City of Detroit, (From Canada Shore), 1872. Sailing ships at the port of Detroit, Michigan, USA, seen from Windsor, Ontario

Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit - Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s
The Skyscrapers of Downtown Detroit from An Airplace - View over Michigan Ave. to Detroit River and Belle Isle Park, c1930s. Street plan devised by Augustus Woodward

Quellette Avenue, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series

Michigan, Lake Erie, Detroit River, Wyandotte. Detroit River Light (aka Bar Point Shoal), circa 1885

MICHIGAN TUNNEL, 1907. Sinking the first section of the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel into the Detroit River. Photograph, 1907

The Landing of Cadillac, illustration from The City of the Strait by Edmund Kirke, pub
BAL108940 The Landing of Cadillac, illustration from The City of the Strait by Edmund Kirke, pub. in Harpers Magazine, 1886 (litho) by Pyle

Beach & river front, Detroit, Beaches, Children playing outdoors, United States, Michigan, Detroit, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, 1910

Detroit, Rivers, Skyscrapers, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, 1910

The W. B. Morley, W. B. Morley (Freighter), Ship accidents, Rivers, United States, Michigan
The W.B. Morley, W.B. Morley (Freighter), Ship accidents, Rivers, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, Canada, Ontario, Detroit River, 1899

Steamer Tashmoo, Dewey Naval Parade, Detroit River, Dewey, George, 1837-1917, Anniversaries, Tashmoo (Side wheeler), Side wheelers, Naval parades & ceremonies, Rivers, United States, Michigan

Car ferry, Transport, Detroit River, Transport (Ferry), Railroads, Ferries, Rivers, Piers & wharves, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, United States, Michigan, Detroit, 1880

Detroit River ferry boat in ice, Excelsior (Ferry boat), Ice, Ferries, Rivers, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, 1880

Car ferry, Michigan Central, entering slip, Detroit River, Michigan Central (Ferry), Railroad cars, Ferries, Rivers, Ice, Winter, Piers & wharves, United States, Michigan, Detroit River

Car ferry turning in ice, Detroit River, Michigan Central (Ferry), Ferries, Rivers, Ice, Winter, United States, Michigan, Detroit River, United States, Michigan, Detroit, 1880

MICHIGAN: DETROIT, 1794. The earliest known painting of Detroit. Watercolor, anonymous, 1794

BERCZY: HURON HUNTERS. Huron Native Americans leaving their residence near Amherstberg, Upper Canada, on a hunting excursion. Watercolor on paper, c1830, by William Bent Berczy

CANADA: FORT MALDEN, 1812. Fort Malden and Amherstburg on the Detroit River, Ontario, Canada, as it looked at the time of the War of 1812. Contemporary painting

CANADA-Ontario-Amherstburg: Fort Malden National Historic Site-War of 1812 English
CANADA, Ontario, Amherstburg: Fort Malden National Historic Site, War of 1812 English Fortress on the Detroit River, Fort Malden Museum and Artillery Piece

North America, CANADA-Ontario-Amherstburg: Fort Malden National Historic Site-War
North America, CANADA, Ontario, Amherstburg: Fort Malden National Historic Site, War of 1812 English Fortress on the Detrioit River, Fort Malden Museum

CANADA-Ontario-Windsor: City Skyline along Detroit River / Late Afternoon
CANADA, Ontario, Windsor: City Skyline along Detroit River / Late Afternoon

Skyline of Detroit, from Ambassador Bridge Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, Skyline of Detroit, from Ambassador Bridge Postcard

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"Discover the Beauty and History of Detroit River" Immerse yourself in the captivating cityscape along the Detroit River, as it gracefully winds its way through the heart of Detroit, Michigan, USA. This iconic river has witnessed countless moments that have shaped the city's rich history. Step back in time to 1872 with Robert Hinshelwood's mesmerizing creation capturing "The City of Detroit from Canada Shore. " Marvel at how this view has transformed over decades, with skyscrapers dominating Downtown Detroit in the 1930s along Michigan Ave. , extending all the way to Belle Isle Park. Crossing over to Windsor, Ontario, Canada in the 1920s via Quellette Avenue reveals a different perspective on this international waterway. Explore further and you'll encounter Wyandotte's enchanting shores adorned by Michigan Central Railway's pioneering section sinking into place in 1907. Delve deeper into history as you witness Cadillac himself landing on these very banks. Edmund Kirke's illustration from "The City of Strait" brings alive this momentous event that laid the foundation for what would become one of America's great cities. Fast forward to more leisurely times - picture beachfront bliss along Detroit River where children joyfully play outdoors against a backdrop of stunning riverside views. The year is 1910; skyscrapers now dotting the skyline reflect progress and prosperity. However, not all tales are idyllic - ship accidents like that involving W. B. Morley serve as reminders of both triumphs and tragedies experienced upon these waters. Yet amidst adversity emerges resilience exemplified by events such as Dewey Naval Parade aboard Steamer Tashmoo during George Dewey’s anniversaries celebration. Transportation plays an integral role here too – envision car ferries gracefully gliding across this majestic river while railroads connect communities on either side.