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Photographic postcard of the Greystone Hotel in Detroit, Minnesota.

The city of Detroit Lakes, originally called Detroit, began north of the railroad tracks and gradually extended south to Detroit Lake.
Development of the Detroit Lakes Area began in 1871, as the Northern Pacific Railroad etched its way westward through Becker County.
Settlers from the East reached this new territory to discover a small, country community called Tylerville or Tyler Town.

This shows a very large Hotel called the Greystone. Originally completed in 1917, the 36,000 square foot, 4 story Graystone Hotel was once a hub of community commerce.

Next door to the Hotel is a small Standard Oil Gas Station showing a very early gas pump out front.

Good condition. Some spotting that looks to be original to the photo. Slightly bumped corners.
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Addressed to Mrs. B. Preantau, Red Lake Falls, Mn. Postally used.

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