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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground. Printed on recto: Our Mr. J.B. Logan will call about […] Murphy Chair Co., Detroit, Mich.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with people canoeing on the canal in the foreground. The Mound features a floral American flag. Printed on verso: Floral Flag and Mount, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This beautiful park is said to be unequalled in the world. Among the many attractions are an Aquarium, Horticultural Building, Zoological Gardens, Yacht and Boat Clubs, Beautiful Casinos, Picnic Grounds, miles of Canals for Boating, Splendid roads for Autos, Band Concerts, etc. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 7, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 7, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with a plant-covered median in the foreground. To the left is an Auto Station and a bus filled with people. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 28, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "18 Aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of the front of the Aquarium building on Belle Isle along with many visitors who are walking on the sidewalk near the entrance or are seated on park benches at the edges of the walkway. Printed text on the verso gives details about the aquarium and shows "Published by United News Co., Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a patterned flowerbed on Belle Isle, with a bridge over a canal in the background. Printed on verso: Pansy Bed, 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, dated Mar 2, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and in the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 3, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
