Bridge, canoeists and bandstand on Belle Isle
View of canoeists on canal approaching bridge on Belle Isle; group of onlookers lean over bridge railing. Bandstand, an open-air pavilion on another bridge, is in background. Printed on front: "Canoes, band stand, and bridge over canal, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1331, Canoes, band stand and bridge over canal, Belle Isle. Canoeing is a leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest playground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot 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." Souvenir Post Card Co. publisher trademark printed on back of card. Handwritten on back: "You will see you are not forgotten, but there is one in the crowd sore at the Doctor, but she's true to you, Jack. Hope to see sometime in Det. From, The Girls." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "7/19/13."
- Resource ID:
- bh002823
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Bridges--Michigan--Detroit
- Canals--Michigan--Detroit
- Bandstands--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Post Card Co.
- Date:
- unknown
- 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.