Canal on Belle Isle
View of canoeists on Belle Isle canal; onlookers watch from banks. Three women walk on sidewalk in foreground; factory buildings in distance. Printed on front: "Grand Canal, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Grand Canal, Belle Isle. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest play-ground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers." Handwritten on back: "7/21. Rec'd your letter. Also have had one from Bessie. I will meet you & Uncle Chas. Sunday. Are you coming ... or Lake Shore & what time will you leave Saline. Would like to know so there will be no mistake. Drop me a line. J.W.S." Card is postmarked July 21, 1910.
- Resource ID:
- bh004490
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Canals--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--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
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.