Pavilion on Belle Isle
View of skating pavilion on Belle Isle during summer; men and women paddle canoes on lake in foreground. Printed on front: "Pavilion, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Pavilion, Belle Isle, Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connected 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. 128, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany."
- Resource ID:
- bh004434
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Park buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle-Skating pavilion
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.