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Buffalo at Belle Isle Zoo
Description:
View of buffalo inside fenced enclosure at Belle Isle Zoo; barn and trees in background. Printed on front: "Buffalo herd, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Buffalo herd on Belle Isle is a very interesting attraction indeed. Here one is able to get a good view of the now almost extinct American buffalo. The large animals with their long shaggy hair are a source of great interest to all visitors at the zoo." Handwritten on back: "4/29/10. Rec'd your letter this p.m. Will write you tomorrow. We practiced tonight, but the field was awfully wet. It rained all day yesterday again and for awhile this a.m. Has been awfully warm today. We play Y.M.I. tomorrow. Ev." Card is postmarked April 29, 1910.
Details
Resource ID:
bh002957
Date Issued:
1910 (year approximate)
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
D/Parks-Belle Isle-Zoo
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.