Description: Detroit, MICHIGAN - Belle Isle Park - Horticultural Building - 1932: The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is the oldest continually running conservatory in the United States. Located on Belle Isle, it contains a collection of rare and exotic plants from around the world, including palms, tropical plants, cacti, ferns and one of the country’s largest orchid collections. These are housed in five climatic areas: the Palm House, the Cactus House, the Fernery, the Tropical House, and the Show House. Its impressive collection makes it one of the most popular destinations in Detroit. Construction on the Conservatory began in 1902 according to the designs of architect Albert Kahn, who along with George Mason also designed the adjacent Belle Isle Aquarium. It was built in the European Modernist style and many of its elements were inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home. The building was originally constructed with glass and a wooden frame, but the wooden frame was replaced with a frame made of steel and aluminum in 1949. The Palm House, which houses tropical trees and palms, sits under an 85-foot tall dome. The impressive building sits on an acre of land, and outside, the Conservatory’s remaining 12 acres host a lily pond garden, perennial garden, fountain, and seasonal floral beds. Before 1955, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory was known as the Horticulture Building or, simply, the Conservatory. However, on April 6, 1955, the Conservatory was dedicated to Anna Scripps Whitcomb, who donated her rare and extensive orchid collection. Her collection contained 600 rare orchids, many rescued from Britain during World War II. Thanks to her donation, the City of Detroit became home to one of the largest municipally owned orchid collections in the United States. This Linen Era postcard, published in 1932, is in good condition. Genuine Curteich-Chicago. "C.T. Art Colortone” No. 2A-H557. United Newws Co. Detroit, Mich. No. 207.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Anna Scripps Whitcomb
Size: Standard (5.5x3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Year Manufactured: 1932
City: Detroit
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Curt Teich
Subject: Belle Isle Park - Horticultural Building
Continent: North America
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Linen (1930-1945)
Region: Michigan
Country: United States
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Landscapes, Belle Isle Park, Horticultural Building, Greenhouse, Conservatory, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Features: Panoramic
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
