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A Photo From 1897 Reveals an Unexpected Sign in Detroit: “Please Do Not Spit on the Sidewalk”

We recently uncovered an old photo from 1897 of the city of Detroit that reveals an unexpected sign requesting people not to spit on the sidewalk. Check out the fascinating photo and more of what we've unearthed so far!
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You read that correctly. Don’t spit in Detroit, in 1897. This photo shows part of the city from the end of the 1890s. We’re trying to find a much higher resolution version of this so we can read the sign.

Circa 1897. “Post Office, Detroit.” Sign on utility pole: “Please do not spit on the sidewalk.” 8×10 glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co.

Source: Shorpy

We are really loving the old photos that we find from Detroit. Make sure you check out what we’ve dug up so far.

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