Detroit Yacht Club, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River and pier in the foreground. Printed on verso: Detroit Yacht Club, Belle Isle. - This handsome home of the club was built in 1905 to replace their former home, destroyed by fire. It cost $20,000. The club is one of the largest on the great lakes, features sailing and maintains a fleet of 20 one-design cat-boats in which the members sail weekly in regattas. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 29, 1909.

Date Issued:

1909-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Detroit Yacht Club and Belle Isle

Format:

Postcard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/701875F6-180A-4070-BB8A-818993154400