Cedar mound at Belle Isle
View of pavilion with American flag on top of small hill or mound on Belle Isle. Hill is landscaped with small cedar trees; arched tunnel is cut through center of hill. Gravel footpath in foreground. Printed on front: "Mount at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Mount at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This mount is near the casino on Belle Isle. A cascade flows down its sides and an archway runs through the center. Steps lead to the rest house on the top of the mount. Published by Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich. Made in U.S.A." Handwritten on back: "I expect to be in the city until the 7 of Oct. come the last of the month & stay any Sunday for Aunt Sate will be at the fair during the week & I have a date for the next two Sundays. Will." Card is postmarked September 15, 1911.
- Resource ID:
- bh002843
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Pavilions--Michigan--Detroit
- Mounds--Michigan--Detroit
- Gardens--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Wolverine News Co.
- Date:
- c.1911
- 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.