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Belle Isle Casino
Description:
View of Belle Isle Casino from road. Building has arched colonnade, covered verandas and tile roof. Man and woman in motorcar travel on road in foreground. Printed on front: "Casino, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Casino, 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. 150, published by A.C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich. and Frankfort, Germany. Made in Germany."
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Resource ID:
bh004459
Publisher:
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Filing Location:
D/Parks-Belle Isle-Casino
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.