Swans at Belle Isle Zoo
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Description
View of swans swimming on canal at Belle Isle Zoo. Small pavilion or shelter at one end of canal; circular fence in background encloses another zoo exhibit. Printed on front: "Swans, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1243, the swan pond on Belle Isle is a very interesting attraction and the enclosure is always crowded with people watching these graceful creatures gliding in and about the various canals." Handwritten on back: "Detroit, March 1st, '11. Dear Cousin: Hope this will find you much better. Chester & wife visited us last night. Jay & Connie are attending her father's funeral. We have Ruth. She is a good girl. Love from Bernice." Card is postmarked 1911.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh002989
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Swans--Michigan--Detroit
- Canals--Michigan--Detroit
- Zoos--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- 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.