Casino at Palmer Park
View of casino from across lake at Palmer Park. Automobiles parked on road; pedestrians walk on landscaped grounds. Printed on front: "Casino from lake at Palmer Park, Detroit, Mich., 7159." Printed on back: "Palmer Park, where light house is located is a restful retreat of 120 acres and is located seven miles out Woodward Avenue. One of the delightful features is its log cabin with its quaint furniture. It has many acres of woods, children's playgrounds and a casino where refreshments are served." Handwritten on back: "Dear Folks: Rec'd those apples O.K. They surely are nice and thank you very much for sending them. Will write a letter later hopeing [sic] this finds you all well. With love to all, Gladys and Mike." Card is postmarked November 24, 1920.
- Resource ID:
- bh004738
- Subject:
- Casinos--Michigan--Detroit
- Lakes--Michigan--Detroit
- Parks--Michigan--Detroit
- Palmer, Thomas W. (Thomas Witherell), 1830-1913--Homes and haunts--Michigan--Detroit
- Palmer Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1920
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Palmer
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.