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- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle lined with tanks of fish. Printed on verso: Interior of Aquarium. On Belle Isle is one of the most popular attractions on the Island. In it will be found all kind of fresh and salt water fish. The Commission brings the water direct from the ocean for the latter. This card shows the interior view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Belle Isle Pleasure Boat, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color photographic image of the Belle Isle ferry boat, "Pleasure," docked at the foot of Woodward Avenue. The image shows a starboard side bow view of the ferry which has many passengers standing on the decks. The dock and buildings can be seen in the right background. Printed text on the verso shows details about the boat which was operated by the Detroit, Belle Isle, and Windsor Ferry Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting Lake Takoma on Belle Isle, with the Skating Pavilion in the background and several canoes on the water. Printed on verso: Pavilion Lake, Belle Isle. The canals of Belle Isle, Detroit's foremost pleasure ground, form an animated picture every pleasant summer day. The city is one of the greatest canoeing towns in the world and the canals and small lakes of Belle Isle offer the canoeist a veritable paradise. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 5, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a tour bus parked in front of the Aquarium on Belle Isle, with the Conservatory in the background. Printed on verso: Sight Seeing Car at Aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Immense Sigh Seeing Cars stop at all place of Interest. The card shows one of these cars stopping at Aquarium to give passengers a chance to see this interesting sight. The Aquarium on Belle Isle is one of the finest in the country. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 5, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with trees and bushes in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 7, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with a tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with canoes on Lake Takoma in the foreground. Printed on verso: Pavilion, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connecting 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. 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 6, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle lined with tanks of fish. A plant hangs from the ceiling in the foreground, and visitors stand in the background. Printed on verso: The Aquarium on Belle Isle is one of the most popular attractions on the Island. In it will be found all kinds of fresh and salt water fish. The Commission brings the water direct from the ocean for the latter. This card shows the interior view. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 11, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Lily Pond on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background and several people standing along the shore. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 27, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Bridge, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of several canoeists on one of the park canals with a decorative stone bridge and trees in the background. Printed text on the verso gives details about Belle Isle park.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
