Ostriches at Belle Isle Zoo
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Description
View of two ostriches inside fenced enclosure at Belle Isle Zoo; trees in background. Printed on front: "Ostriches on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The ostriches on Belle Isle are always a center of attraction to the thousands who visit this popular resort daily. These birds thrive well in this climate and are housed in such a manner that they are capable of caring for their young." Handwritten on back: "4/30/10. Well we lost this p.m. 5-2. We did not play together very well. I was in center field and did not get a chance. Tully was in the box and did good work. Will send you an account of the game tomorrow. Everything O.K. Eve." Card is postmarked April 30, 1910.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh002978
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Ostriches--Michigan--Detroit
- Zoos--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1910
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 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.