Swimmers at Belle Isle
View of crowd of swimmers in water at Belle Isle beach; bathhouse in background. Swimmers walk on dock that leads from shore to water. Printed on front: "Bathing beach and pavilion, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich., 105962." Printed on back: "Bathing beach and pavilion, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle Park, an island lying in the Detroit River, the playground of the people of Detroit, is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. It has many canals, a large casino and pavilion. It contains 758 acres and has over 20 miles of fine roadways. Among the features of the island are fine zoo, aquarium, conservatory and bathing beach, also several splendid monuments. The island was purchased in 1879 and the city has expended over two and one quarter millions of dollars in developing it. C.T. Co., Chicago."
- Resource ID:
- bh004514
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Swimmers--Michigan--Detroit
- Bathhouses--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Curt Teich & Co.
- 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.