Road on Belle Isle
View of motorcars traveling on tree-lined road on Belle Isle; conservatory in background. Printed on front: "Driveway, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Driveway on Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit River connected with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879. 151, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Oct. 2, '08, 6:00 p.m. This has been a fine day. First football game tomorrow. Going to the show tonight, Elmer Mitchell is coming over tomorrow and spend the day with me. Everything O.K. Will write you tomorrow, with love, E.A.S." Card postmarked October 3, 1908.
- Resource ID:
- bh002854
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Roads--Michigan--Detroit
- Automobiles--Michigan--Detroit
- Conservatories--Michigan--Detroit
- Greenhouses--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1908
- 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.