Lagoon at Belle Isle
View of canoeists on lake or lagoon at Belle Isle. Man, woman and young girl watch canoeists from bank. Printed on front: "A pleasant reminder, Detroit, Mich., 1841." Printed on back: "Lagoon on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle, the play ground of the people of Detroit is one of the most beautiful parks in this country. It has many beautiful canals, a large casino and pavilion where refreshments are served. It contains 702 acres and has twenty miles of macadam roadway. It has a fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building and bathing pavilion, with 1000 private rooms. Belle Isle was purchased by Detroit in 1879 and the city has spent $2,000,000 to make it an enjoyable spot for her citizens and guests. Published by United News Co., Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on back: "Will see you before long. Elwood." Card is postmarked September 23, 1914.
- Resource ID:
- bh002994
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Lakes--Michigan--Detroit
- Lagoons--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- United News Company
- Date:
- c.1914
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.