Here is the SW corner of Woodward and Maple a little before World War I. Although, because of matching facades, it may appear that you are looking at a single large structure, in reality only the corner one containing Phil Schlaack's Hardware Store is known as the Hanna Building. It was later extensively remodeled, but retained the original Hanna name. After suffering a disastrous fire in the 60's, the building was once again renovated and now contains Wachler's Jewelry store and the Standard Federal Bank. The 2nd building was constructed by Ed O'Neal to house his harness shop. The original O'Neal building continues to stand, having survived two severe fires on either side. The balance of the structure contains four store fronts and has always been known as the Johnston-Shaw Building. It, too, burned a few years ago, but has been completely restored. At the far left, beyond a vacant lot, you can see the D.U.R.Interurban Waiting Room and freight station which now houses Olga's Restaurant. Designed by the well known Detroit firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls, the distinctive outline of the roof with its rounded peak are visible, even today, in Olga's south wall.
A few years after this ticket was printed The Ladies' Library Society was instrumental in the construction of Library Hall which was located for many years on the southeast corner of Old Woodward and Maple. Besides a Library, the structure also contained an Auditorium, the Police and Fire Station as well as the Village Jail. The John Rainey mentioned as a floor manager later became a Birmingham dentist.
Read about famed architect EERO SAARINEN and see his humorous sketch of a Baldwin High School classmate.