Spanish War Relic at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Black and white postcard depicting an anchor and cannon on Belle Isle. A sign over the cannon reads "Cast at Sevilla, Spain, May 29th, 1779; Weight, About 7000 Lbs.; Captured in the harbor defenses of Santiago Cuba by United States forces; July 14th, 1898. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 2, 1908.

Date Issued:

1908-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Belle Isle, Cannons, and Spanish–American War

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/9445E0D0-E4C1-4340-9B4B-334657532180