Skaters on Belle Isle
View of crowds of skaters on frozen canal on Belle Isle during winter. Skating pavilion in background. Printed on front: "Skating, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Skating exhibition, Belle Isle Park. One of the greatest pleasures afforded Detroiters during the winter months is the skating privileges at the 'Island.' The ice on Pavilion Lake is kept in perfect condition by the Park & Boulevard Commission, and is thronged daily by thousands, old and young, who are fond of this exhilarating pleasure. 180, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany." Handwritten on back: "Dear cousin Katie, Rec'd your letter and was glad to hear from you. Hoping these few lines will find you all well as this leaves us, am glad to hear you are gaining and will keep on gaining. With love,hopting to hear from you soon from your cousin. Answer soon, Mildred." Card is postmarked November 4, 1909.
- Resource ID:
- bh010894
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Park buildings--Michigan--Detroit
- Skating--Michigan--Detroit
- Skaters--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- A.C. Dietsche
- Date:
- c.1909
- 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.