Scene on Belle Isle
View of circular drive and garden on Belle Isle, with boathouse in background. Printed on front: "A pretty spot on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Belle Isle is in the Detroit River, between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of macadam roads, a magnificent casino, pavilions, boat houses, aquarium, horticultural hall and zoological gardens. The Island was purchased by Detroit in 1879. Since then $1,600,000 has been expended in beautifying it." Handwritten on back: "Did you all know our baby arrived last Friday? Margaret-Marian. C. is fine & they say the baby is a dear. Love from 2." Card is postmarked July 18, 1922.
- Resource ID:
- bh002830
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Gardens--Michigan--Detroit
- Boathouses--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1922
- 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.