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Catalog Number 2012.020.535
Object Name Postcard
Title The Detroit River, Site of the famous Harmsworth Trophy Races
Scope & Content Color postcard depicting an elevated view facing northeast, with the Detroit River to the right, and parkland and The Whittier to the left.
Printed on verso: This portion of the Detroit River is the course of the famous Harmsworth Trophy races as well as other famous aquatic events.
During the races every vantage point is thronged with Spectators white flag decked power boats and cruisers together with the international flavor give added interest and excitement to the event. The Whittier is in the left foreground.
Date c. 1930
Collection Postcard
Search Terms Riverfront