Aquarium on Belle Isle
View of Belle Isle aquarium; one-story brick building with ornate stone entrance. Men and women walk on path in front of aquarium; others sit on park benches. Printed on front: "Aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The Aquarium on Belle Isle is one of the most interesting attractions on the Island. During the summer months, it is visited by thousands of people daily. The Park and & Boulevard Commission spared no expense to make it the finest of its kind in the country. 192, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Dear Aunt, We are well. I came home last night. Will go back this p.m. Write soon and tell all the news. Had a letter from Aunt Grace and one from Lola. Had a letter yesterday from ... Yours ... " Card is postmarked September 18, 1909.
- Resource ID:
- bh002889
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Aquariums, Public--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1909
- 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.