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Canal on Belle Isle
Description:
View of canoeists on Belle Isle canal; men and women walk on path adjacent to banks of canal. Motorcar travels on small bridge over canal on left. Printed on front: "Canal, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Canal scene, Belle Isle. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest play ground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal sport in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers. 135, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "3/19/09."
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Resource ID:
bh004491
Publisher:
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
D/Parks-Belle Isle
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.