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- Color postcard depicting the block house on Bob-Lo Island. Printed on verso: Block House: Bob-lo Island PARK. This old historical land-mark was erected prior to the year 1835, and was used by the British soldiers during the rebellion 1837-38. The date of its construction is not definitely known, but it stands to-day as it stood in pioneer days. It is also said to have sheltered many slaves while making a perilous escape from bondage in the South to Canada. Photogelatine Engraving Co. Limited, Ottawa.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a woman standing next to the sailors monument on Bob-Lo Island, with a ship on the Detroit River in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked June 29, 1910. "'Phostint' Card, Made Only By Detroit Publishing Co. Trade mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting picnickers under a tree on Bob-Lo Park, with the casino in the background. Printed on verso: Bob-Lo Park, Detroit River, Canada. Handwritten on verso, "Bob-Lo Island at Scottish games, 1916 or thereabouts (casino in background)."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting people at the bathing beach on Bob-lo Island. In the foreground is a rowboat and in the background is a slide. Printed on verso: Bathing Beach - Bois Blanc - Detroit River Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 30.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
