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Postcard of Cadillac Square, Looking East from City Hall. ca. 1916, Cadillac Square, Looking East from City Hall, Detroit, Mich. Cadillac Square runs East from Campus Martius to County Building and was named after the founder of Detroit, Antoine Laumet De La Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac Chair is located on the west, which was formerly the site of the Old City Hall built in 1836 and occupied until 1871 as the seat of Civic Authority. Cadillac arrived in Detroit July 24, 1701. On that day, under the patronage of Louis XIV, the City of Detroit, the called Fort Pontchartrain, was founded
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Date: 26th March 2014
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Postcard of Cadillac Square, Looking East from City Hall. ca. 1916, Cadillac Square, Looking East from City Hall, Detroit, Mich. Cadillac Square runs East from Campus Martius to County Building and was named after the founder of Detroit, Antoine Laumet De La Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac Chair is located on the west, which was formerly the site of the Old City Hall built in 1836 and occupied until 1871 as the seat of Civic Authority. Cadillac arrived in Detroit July 24, 1701. On that day, under the patronage of Louis XIV, the City of Detroit, the called Fort Pontchartrain, was founded
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This vintage postcard print captures the essence of Cadillac Square, looking east from City Hall in Detroit, Michigan circa 1916. Named after the city's founder, Antoine Laumet De La Mothe Cadillac, this historic square stretches from Campus Martius to County Building. The photograph showcases the architectural beauty and grandeur of the era. Cadillac Square holds significant historical importance as it was formerly the site of Old City Hall, constructed in 1836 and serving as the seat of Civic Authority until 1871. The west side of Cadillac Square is now occupied by Cadillac Chair, a reminder of its rich past. The image transports us back to July 24th, 1701 when Antoine Laumet De La Mothe Cadillac arrived in Detroit under Louis XIV's patronage. On that day, Fort Pontchartrain was founded and eventually evolved into what we know today as the vibrant city of Detroit. This postcard print serves as a visual time capsule capturing a moment frozen in history. It allows us to appreciate how far Detroit has come while honoring its roots and paying homage to those who laid its foundations centuries ago. Let this photo transport you back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating story behind one of America's great cities - Detroit!
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