Bridge on Belle Isle
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Description
View of ornate metal bridge over canal on Belle Isle. Men and women in canoes travel on canal. Printed on front: "Canoeing at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Handwritten on back: "9-12-07, See that these 8 postals go to these destinations, honey, please. Dear Beatrice: Here is where I spent many happy & pleasant hours this summer. When are you coming to see me, I'm so, I'm so sad & lonely since Walter left us. I gained 5# here in Clare but have lost 10 or more ... I came back. Will write next week. But in the meanwhile don't forget me. With love, Dollie." Printed on back: "Published for S.H. Knox & Co., made in Germany." Card is postmarked September 13, 1907.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh002821
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Bridges--Michigan--Detroit
- Canals--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- S.H. Knox & Co.
- Date:
- c.1907
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle-Canals
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.