Bathing Beach, Bob-Lo, Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River.

Description:
Color postcard depicting many people at the bathing beach on Bob-Lo Island. In view are a slide and rowboat. 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. Postmarked August 9, 1909.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Postcard
Subject Topic:
Bob-lo, Bois Blanc Island, and Bathing Beach
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/F00940D7-F374-4249-9DC3-720307734084