Lily pond on Belle Isle
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Description
View of landscaped pond with water lilies on Belle Isle; men and women stand on rustic bridge over pond. Trees in background. Printed on front: "Lily pond, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Lily pond on Belle Isle. Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting 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."
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh004485
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Ponds--Michigan--Detroit
- Bridges--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- unknown
- 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.

