Aquarium and Horticultural Building on Belle Isle
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Description
View of Aquarium and adjoining Horticultural Building on Belle Isle. Man and woman pose on landscaped path between the two buildings. Brick aquarium building with ornate stone entrance displays American flag on roof. Printed on front: "Aquariam [sic] & Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Norwood Souvenir Co., Cincinnati, O." Handwritten on back: "Dear Mamma, Just a line to let you know Doris got her birthday gifts and was delighted with them many thanks. Chet, Ruth and Olga are here. We are pretty busy. Will write soon. Rose." Card is postmarked August 7, 1913.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh002938
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Conservatories--Michigan--Detroit
- Greenhouses--Michigan--Detroit
- Aquariums, Public--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Norwood Souvenir Co.
- Date:
- c.1913
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle-Aquarium
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.