Archive Record
| Catalog Number | 2009.079.012 |
| Object Name | Postcard |
| Title | World's Largest Stove, Michigan State Fairgrounds, Detroit, Michigan |
| Scope & Content |
Color postcard depicting the Garland Stove at the Michigan State Fairgrounds with a Michigan Historical Marker in front. Printed on verso: World's Largest Stove. Built by the Michigan Stove Company for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, the "World's Largest Stove" weighed 15 tons and measured 25 feet high, 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. After decades of exposure to Michigan's weather, the familiar Detroit landmark was dismantled in 1974 and stored in a warehouse. In 1998, John Hertel, General Manager of the Michigan State Fairgrounds rallied corporations, labor unions and individuals to restore this symbol of nineteenth-century Detroit industry for present and future generations to enjoy. The restoration project was successful and the "World's Largest Stove" was unveiled by Governor John Engler on August 24, 1998. Photo Credit- Paul James A Perrin Print |
| Date | c. 2000 |
| Extent of Description | 4" x 6" |
| Collection | Postcard |
| Search Terms |
Michigan State Fair Garland Stove World's Largest Stove |