Landing at Bob-lo, Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River

Description:

Color postcard depicting the landing at Boblo Island with the S.S. Columbia docked, and the Café visible. Printed on verso: Bob-lo, Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River, one of Detroit's favorite pleasure grounds is situated in Canadian waters at the junction of Detroit River and Lake Erie. The Island is owned by the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co., comprises 225 acres and is equipped with a Casino, Dancing Pavilion, Athletic Field, Bathing Beach and similar conveniences. The fine steamer Columbia covers the run several times daily. A handwritten message is on the verso, postmarked Jul 26, 1909. "65378 Printed in Germany" is printed on the verso.

Date Issued:

1909-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Bois Blanc Island, Boblo Island, Amusement Parks, and SS Columbia

Format:

Postcard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/1099A15D-2809-44E0-B03A-239786405363