View of landscaped pond with water lilies on Belle Isle; men and women stand on rustic bridge over pond. Trees in background. Printed on front: "Lily pond, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Lily pond on Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879."
