Belle Isle Casino
View of Belle Isle Casino; building has arched colonnade, covered verandas and clock towers. Several canoes docked on shore in front of building. Printed on front: "Casino and lagoon, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich. 105955." Printed on back: "Casino and lagoon, 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 a 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:
- bh004474
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Casinos--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--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-Casino
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.