James Scott Memorial Fountain at night
Nighttime view of the James Scott Memorial Fountain on Belle Isle. Printed on front: "219, James Scott Memorial Fountain by illumination, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "The James Scott Memorial Fountain, Belle Isle, was erected at a cost of $500,000. The fountain consists of four basins, with aquatic figures forming the art work in the center. All during the summer season, the fountain is illuminated after dark through the use of a four-color light scheme. United News Co., 24 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Mich. Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. Colortone' postcard (reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)" Handwritten on back: "Tues. eve, Febr. 7th. We received word this a.m. that you are in the hospital so am sending you a card to remind you that we are thinking of you. Laura B. is in Detroit for several weeks. Trust you are getting good care & will not need to stay long. Sympathy & best wishes from Mary C. Dorward & Mrs. Spencer. Read Psalm 121:1-2. 1/2/ Erie." Card is postmarked February, 1956.
- Resource ID:
- bh010021
- Subject:
- Fountains--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- United News Company
- Date:
- c.1956
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Fountains-Scott, James
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.