Color Postcard showing a photo of the Brass Department inside the Grand Trunk Shops in Battle Creek, c. 1913. The Shops were built in 1908 along Verona Road in Emmett Township at a cost of $3,000,000. They employed 400-500 persons by 1913. Caption on front: Bass Dept. on the balcony. Grand Trunk Shop, Battle Creek, Mich. Written on back: Dear Drue: Ida wants us to come to her house on Thur - afternoon. She asked me to let you know & be sure & come. Phebe Sent to: Mrs. Cland Smith City 27 Spring St. Sent on: March 25, 1913