Canal and bridge on Belle Isle
View of two canoeists paddling canoe under bridge on canal on Belle Isle; trees line canal banks. Printed on front: "Canal scene, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.." Printed on back: "Canal scene, Belle Isle. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle. Detroit's largest play-ground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers." Handwritten on back: "Dear Bertha, We expect a crowd to go to the Island, went Sunday and would like you to go too if you have no date so far, will see you some time this week, for further particulars. Bertha Reich." Card is postmarked August 15, 1910.
- Resource ID:
- bh010900
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Canals--Michigan--Detroit
- Bridges--Michigan--Detroit
- Canoes and canoeing--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Date:
- c.1910
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle-Canals
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.