Vernors Ginger Ale 150th B-Day

[SODABOB]

It appears they also paved portions of Woodward Avenue in 1874, but they did it in sections so its confusing when they did which parts. Based on what I've seen so far, it appears the majority of the work was done in 1874. I'm just not sure! But if it is roadwork I'm seeing in the photo, the 1874 date would certainly fit.

 

[SODABOB]

Its too confusing trying to figure out when certain sections were paved. So I'm giving up on it. But the majority of the roadwork stuff I'm seeing is from 1874, so I'm going to leave it at that as my best guess. However, because I'm not certain its roadwork I'm seeing in the photo, its kind of like a wild goose chase until that can be confirmed. Regarding the rail tracks in the photo, that's even more confusing because the rail lines go all the way back to the 1860s, if not earlier. Anyhoo, I think the safest bet is simply to date the photo ...

circa 1870s

(Which is good enough for Government work!)

 

[SODABOB]

Last but not least ...

The only ads I can find pertaining to James Vernor selling ...

"Picks Cigars"

... are from 1875 and 1876.

Of course he could have sold them earlier and/or later than that, but those two years are the only time I can find when he actually advertised them.



1876 Picks AD



And if you think that's a ginger ale label on the Picks sign, all I can say is ...

(To be continued)

 

[hemihampton]

Bigger Pic.

 

[SODABOB]

Gracias' Amigo ~ Looks Great!

When my print arrives (in about a week) I'll try and capture some super close ups.

 

[iggyworf]

Bob I like what you have here!

 

[SODABOB]

Rich / iggy

Thanks!

I'm still trying to date the photograph and discovered ...

1. The Painting & Wallpaper business next door is 233 Woodward Avenue

2. It was owned and operated by Fred Bamford

3.There is a clear paper-trail that shows he was located there for only four years

4. Those four years were ...

1874 to 1877

Here's one of his typical ads ... April 18, 1875



In the photograph you'll see his name at the top of the building

FRED BAMFORD

 

[SODABOB]

Hence ...

Unless something is discovered to refute it, I am assigning a date to the photograph of ...

circa ​1875 & 1/2

 

[SODABOB]

And, yes, our buddy James Vernor was selling "Picks" cigars in 1875. In fact, 1875 and 1876 are the only two years I can find where he advertised them. With this ad being the earliest I can find ...

Detroit Free Press ~ November 21, 1875



Reminder: I posted a 1876 ad earlier, which is the latest ad I could find where he advertised selling "Picks"

 

[hemihampton]

I'm going with the 1876 I read somewhere before. LEON.