Raccoons at Belle Isle Zoo
View of raccoons climbing on bare tree inside fenced enclosure at Belle Isle Zoo. Printed on front: "Coons, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1234, Coons, Belle Isle. 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 and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it." Handwritten on back: "Dec. 24, 1912, Dear Bruther [sic] and Sister, I am well well thank the lord but Henry has a bad cold and the ... so bad that I wonte [sic] come out there yet mabee [sic] will come later on wish you all a mary [sic] exmas and happy new year. From, Emma." Card is postmarked December 24, 1912.
- Resource ID:
- bh002955
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Raccoon--Michigan--Detroit
- Zoos--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1912
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 5.5 x 3.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle-Zoo
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.