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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting canoes on a Belle Isle canal, with people along the shore and a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 11, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 9, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two ostriches in a chicken wire enclosure on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: The Ostriches on Belle Isle are always a center of attraction to the thousands who visit this popular resort daily. These birds thrive well in this climate and are housed in such a manner than they are capable of caring for their young. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Bath House on Belle Isle, with swimmers and the Detroit River in the foreground. Printed on verso: Bathing Beach and Pavilion, Belle Isle. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River, between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and it entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parts in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads, a magnificent Casino, Pavilions, Boat Houses, Aquarium, Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The Island was purchased by Detroit in 1879. Since then $1,600,000 has been expended in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 10, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting Lake Takoma on Belle Isle, with the Skating Pavilion in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Apr 12, 1905.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along the shore and canoes populate the canal. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked May 21, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Booklet, "The Park for Detroit: Being a Preliminary Consideration of Certain Prime Conditions of Economy for the Belle Isle Scheme, Designed to Further Determinative Discussion of the Lasting Interests of the City in the Matter, with a View to a Settled Policy; with a Suggestion of the Distinctive Character of a Park Adapted to the Local Circumstances, and an Outline of the Leading Features of a Suitable Permanent Plan of Operations" by Frederick Law Olmstead. The front cover features black text indicating the title, followed by a quote from William Morris reading "With this intent in view, I may, I think, hope to move you, I do not say to agree with all I urge upon you, yet, at least, to think the matter worth thinking about." Text at the bottom of the cover reads "Richmond, Backus & Co., Publishers, Detroit, 1883. The booklet consists of a preface, followed by two parts containing a total of 19 sections concerning various proposals for Belle Isle.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two buffalo in an enclosure on Belle Isle. 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 a road on Belle Isle, with the Belle Isle Bridge over the Detroit River in the background. Handwritten message on recto and verso is partially in Morse code, postmarked Jul 8, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting three images of Belle Isle. These include two of boats on canals, and one of many sailboats on the Detroit River. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with people and buses in view along the tree-lined road. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with many people lining the shore. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 21, 1907. Wolverine News Co, Detroit, Mich. Printed in Germany.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a rustic wooden gazebo along a roadway on Belle Isle. In the background to the left is a canal and the Canoe Livery. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Oct 13, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along both shorelines and many canoes fill the canal. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 15, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle. The street is crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 20, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Aquarium on Belle Isle, with people standing in front and the Conservatory in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting a canal on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 28, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River and pier in the foreground. Printed on verso: Detroit Yacht Club, Belle Isle. - This handsome home of the club was built in 1905 to replace their former home, destroyed by fire. It cost $20,000. The club is one of the largest on the great lakes, features sailing and maintains a fleet of 20 one-design cat-boats in which the members sail weekly in regattas. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 29, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 10, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing on the steps. 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 the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle filled with visitors and lined with tanks of fish. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "11668 Stone Bridge, Belle Isle Park, 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. Small printed text in the lower right corner shows "Copyright 1908 by Detroit Publishing Company." Printed text on the verso shows "Phostint Card. Made only by Detroit Publishing Company."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground and sailboats docked at the pier.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a Belle Isle canal lined with trees. To the right is a road. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 8, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Boat Club, with colorful flowers in front and the Detroit River in the foreground. Printed on verso: Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Detroit Boat Club is one of the most exclusive social and athletic organizations in Detroit. Its handsome home on Belle Isle near the bridge was erected in 1902 to replace one destroyed by fire. The building is one of the finest of its kind in the world. Its members enjoy unusual facilities for their favorite sport of rowing, which they combine with sailing and canoeing. Their balls feature the summer in Detroit society. In front of the bridge entrance to the club is one of the finest flower beds on the Island. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 26, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting six deer in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Deer Park, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Deer Park at Belle Isle is one of the many attractions at this beautiful resort. There are a large number of these animals in the herd of which this view shows but a few. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 15, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with Lake Tacoma in the foreground and a tower in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 7, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the approach to the Belle Isle Bridge with trees, bushes and a small bridge in the foreground. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 16, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal and people sitting and walking along the shore. In the background are industrial buildings. Printed on verso: Grand Canal, Belle Isle. - Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest play-ground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 12, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle lined with tanks of fish. 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with many people and parked cars in front. Printed on verso: Casino, Belle Isle. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads; a magnificent Casino; Pavilions; Boat Houses; Aquarium; Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The island was purchased by Detroit in 1879, and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 19, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting canoes on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore and a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 5, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "G 3868 The Lily Pond, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of a lily pond in the foreground with a decorative stone and wood footbridge in the background. Large trees can be seen in the far background. Handwritten text in ink along the bottom shows "We are having a fine time. Hope you arrived home all right." Printed text on the verso shows "The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. (Germany.)."
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Belle Isle Police Station with people and flowerbeds in front. Handwritten message on verso, dated 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One map entitled "Belle Isle Illustrated - A Descriptive Map and Guide." The map is printed in black, blue, and green ink on white paper and shows a plan view of the island. Roads, lakes, canals, and wooded areas are shown along with the locations of park amenities and various sites of interest. Seventeen small black and white pictures of the island and shown along the top and bottom edges and printed text in the lower right corner gives some history of the island. Several company advertisements are shown on the verso. The map was prepared at a scale of 1 inch = 720 feet by the "Silas Farmer & Co., 31 Monroe Ave., cor. Farmer St., Detroit" and is dated 1895. Separated is the accompanying soft-cover of the map entitled "Belle Isle Illustrated. A Descriptive Map and Guide Published By Silas Farmer & Co. Detroit." compliments of Union Trust Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of a road, lawn, and pedestrian-filled path on Belle Isle. Five cars are visible on the street. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit's principal recreation spot. The island is located in the Detroit river near lake St. Clair, and it connected 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 thirty miles of fine macadam roadway which completely circles and frequently intersects it. 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. This view is taken from the lower end of the Island and shows the ferry dock in the distance. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a canal on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 22, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along the shore and canoes populate the canal. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 5, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Booklet containing the "Fourth Annual Report of the Commissioners of Parks and Boulevards to the Common Council of the City of Detroit" in addition to "The Reports of the Officers of the Board for the Year 1892," printed in 1983 by the John F. Eby & Co., Printers. The booklet is bound with a plain black leather cover with gold text. The table of contents lists the contents of the report as follows: Report of the Commissioners - Page 3 Report of the Superintendent Belle Isle Park- Page 21 Report of the Superintendent City Parks and Boulevards - Page 25 Report of the Secretary - Financial Statement - Page 29
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing on the steps and lawn. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Characteristic Scene, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color photographic image of a group of canoeists in the foreground with a decorative stone bridge, pedestrians, and trees in the background. Printed text on the verso gives some brief details about Belle Isle.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River and pier in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 18, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photo taken overlooking a bicycle race, and the gathered spectators along Belle Isle's Central Avenue, as viewed from an elevated position overlooking a round traffic island. Men and women are gathered along the avenue, creating a narrow central aisle, where blurred bicyclists are visible. "#168 The Race (Down Central Ave.) Belle Isle, May, 30, 1900, 5/1900," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo taken of a boy rowing a canoe along one of Belle Isle's canals. The photo was taken from a loose page of a photo album along with 2014.002.449, which was labeled with the handwritten header, "Belle Isle, August 1915." A caption below the photo identified the boy as "Carl."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a crowd of males on a Belle Isle beach. In the background is a light tower.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting three people posing above the floral American flag on the Cedar Mount at Belle Isle. Several more people are in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a football game in progress on Belle Isle. In the background is the Skating Pavilion. Mounted on board. Dated October, 1897.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Sports
- Description:
- Print. Large sepia-toned photographic print of the first Belle Isle Bridge while under construction. A single truss of the bridge, atop a system of trestles is in the background. A small crowd of people pose on the right end of the tress. A small boat with a smokestack, and striped awnings and curtains is docked in the foreground. A man in a knee length coat stands alongside it. "First Belle Isle Bridge (drawbridge)" is handwritten on verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Hand-tinted sepia-toned photographic print of the eastern face of the Belle Isle Casino. Chairs are set up on the plaza around its base, and a small shack stands in the foreground. The building's roof, as well as that of the small shack, have been colored reddish brown. Purple highlights have also been added to the flowers of plants outside of the building.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting the bus station on Belle Isle, with parked cars and pedestrians in view.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting a view along a tree-lined canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten label reads, "No. - 73, Bx. - 3, Neg.- 5 x 7, No. - 7, Sub. - "Canal", Place - "Belle Isle - Detroit." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich." "On Bell Isle, 1903"
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting two women posing above the floral American flag on the Cedar Mount at Belle Isle. Several more people are in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the bear pen at the Belle Isle Zoo. Two men stand with the bikes in front of the pen, while another group of figures are gathered near the corner of the pen. Signs posted on the pen's bars caution, "Dangerous. Keep Outside Guard Fence." "#94 Bear Pen Belle Isle, 5/6/99," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print of the eastern face of the Detroit Boat Club, as taken from the south east. The bridge leading to the club house, the feet of the club's docks on the eastern side of the building, and several small sailboats are visible. A portion of the Belle Isle Bridge is in the background of the left side of the photo, and the riverfront of Detroit is in the distance on the right. "The Detroit Boat Club, Belle Isle, 1914," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of the construction site for the Belle Isle Casino, as taken from the northwest. Much of the building's ground floor is in place. Workers use wooden scaffolding equipped with a pulley system to work on the building's second floor. Two small steam engines are visible among the construction debris near the east side of the building. The verso is stamped with "Received Aug 30 1906, Answered."
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white panoramic photo of a rowing scull race on the Detroit River as viewed from the Belle Isle Bridge near the Detroit Boat Club. The Boat Club is visible in the background. Many spectators can be seen on the bridge, in various large and small boats adjacent to the course, and on the shore. The photo is mounted under glass in a 1" wide wood frame that has been painted black. The paper backing of the framed photo is torn. A label is glued to the back of the frame which notes, "HA 9-5779, Cave's Mirror and Glass Shop, Picture Framing, Fine Prints, Mirrors, Glass Furniture Tops; 3 King's Highway East, Haddonfield, N.J." On one side of the paper backing, the year, "1909," is written in black ink.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten label reads, "No. - 68, Bx. - 3, Neg.- Corwin, No. - 8, Sub. - "Bridge", Place - "Belle Isle, Detroit". "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich".
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting a stone drinking fountain on Belle Isle. Handwritten label reads, "No. - 79, Bx. - 3, Neg.- 5 x 7, No. - 120, Sub. - "Drinking Fountain", Place - "Belle Isle - Detroit." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich." "Drinking Fountain Bell Isle, 1902"
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Photograph. Black and white photo of a bicycle race. The view shows a group of about 20 bicycle racers who are rounding a turn on a track. Many spectators are standing along both sides of the track. One man (possibly a race official) is walking on the track near the outside edge. Handwritten text on the verso shows "#169, Rounding a turn, Road Race, Belle Isle, May 30, 1900."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Sports
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting the sea lion enclosure at the zoo on Belle Isle.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print from a glass plate negative of canoeists on one of Belle Isle's lakes at the start of a canoe parade on August 25, 1906. Passengers and paddlers are in the canoes, along with decorative flags, parasols, and even a pillow decorated with a skull and crossbones. Spectators watch the canoes from the shore on the immediate left, as well as from the further shore in the background on the right. "#766 Start of the Canoe Parade, Belle Isle, Aug. 25 1906, Det. Hist. Museum," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the stone wooden bridge at the mouth of Belle Isle's canal system. Trees line the shore on each side of the bridge. "#613 Sept 13 1904, Bridge (Upper end of Belle Isle)," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print of a man and woman in a canoe on one of Belle Isle's canals, with a bridge spanning the canal in the background. The photo was taken from the shore, and nearby trees are in the foreground. "#555, May 21, 1904, Thro' the Woods, Bridge and Canoe, Belle Isle," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a trail running to the right of one of Belle Isle's canals. A bridge spanning the canal stands in the background. A figure is visible standing atop the bridge. Leaves cover the ground. "#717 Path along the Canal (bridge) Belle Isle 11/19/05," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo taken of the view beneath one of the bridges spanning Belle Isle's canals. The silhouette bow or stern of a passing canoe is visible in the shadows on the left side of frame. The photo was taken from a loose page of a photo album along with 2014.002.448, which was labeled with the handwritten header, "Belle Isle, August 1915." A caption below the photo read, "Arch of a Bridge." "[...]A49" was handwritten on the page underneath where the image was pasted.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo a canoe parade on Belle Isle's Loop Canal on August 25. 1906, as shot from a bridge adjacent to the bridge topped with a bandstand. A column of canoes curves across the canal, white clusters of other canoes are gathered around the edges of the canals. The seating along the banks of the canal is filled with spectators, many carrying umbrellas. A group of figures sit beneath the bandstand. "#768 Canoe Day, Belle Isle, Aug 25, 1906," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a rustic wooden bridge spanning a canal on Belle Isle. Two figures pose atop the bridge. "#98 Bridge over Canal, Lovers Lane Belle Isle, 5/6/99," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a canoe parade on Belle Isle's Loop Canal on August 25. 1906, as shot from the bandstand bridge facing an adjacent bridge. Canoes crowd the canal. Most carry at least one passenger, and are outfitted with pivoting lanterns, and pillows. The seating along the banks of the canal is filled with spectators, many carrying umbrellas. Spectators also line the bridge in the background. "#767 Canoe Parade from Band Stand, Belle Isle, Aug 25, 1906," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of an American flag flying from a flag pole beside the shore of Belle Isle, near the island's western tip. Freighters and an excursion boat are visible in the Detroit River. The skylines of both Detroit and Windsor are in the background. "#85 Flag Belle Isle, 8/98," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting two couples eating at a picnic table on a Belle Isle. In the background is a pavilion.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a man drinking from the L'Ance Brown Stone Co. fountain on Belle Isle, near the intersection of Loiter and Picnic Ways.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Architecture
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of the ruins of the Belle Isle wagon shed. Two carriages and much of the roof of the structure are intact on the right edge of the photo, but all that remains of the rest of the pictured portion of the shed, is its twisted frame, portions of the collapsed roof, and piles of debris underneath including many wagon axles and rims. A partial brick wall stands on the far end of the ruins on the left. An intact brick building stands on the opposite side of the shed on the right. "The Baker Art Studio, Portrait and Commercial Photographers, 93 Washington Ave. Detroit, Mich." is stamped on the verso, along with an order number form with the numbers 91393. "Wagon Shed in ruins, Belle Isle, Mar. 25, 1899," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the canal, and the bridge spanning it, to the south west of the foot of the Belle Isle Bridge on Belle Isle. A man rows a canoe carrying a reclining woman through the canal. A woman stands near the bridge over the canal on the right side of the frame. In the background a group of pedestrians walk along the Belle Isle Bridge. "#557, May 21 1904, First Bridge and Long bridge, Belle Isle," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Pavilion, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard has a gold-colored border and shows a color image of the Pavilion building on Belle Isle. The building and nearby trees can be seen in the background with a pond in the foreground. Printed text on the verso shows "Ullman's Gold Border Series, American Post Card - View Number 3160, Published by the Ullman Manufacturing Co., New York."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a buck in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 5, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing under an ivy-covered bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 11, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Cedar Hill and Cascade, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of a landscaped hill with a gazebo at the top. An artificial waterfall and fieldstone wall can be seen in the foreground. Printed text on the verso gives additional details about the park.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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 verso, postmarked Aug 1, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd gathered for a concert at the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. People are seated along both shorelines and many canoes fill the canal. Printed on verso: Band Concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings. These concerts draw immense crowds, both shores being lined with pleasure seekers, while the graceful canoes throng the canal. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 1, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting two buffalo in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Aug 7, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- 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'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 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Mar 10, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with paths extending in to the foreground. Printed on verso: Casino, Belle Isle. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads; a magnificent Casino; Pavilions; Boat Houses; Aquarium; Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The island was purchased by Detroit in 1879, and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 21, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Bath House on Belle Isle, with a few people standing in front. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 27, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a group of people standing in the water at the shore of Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Upper End, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Upper End of Belle Isle is a great gathering place for Picnic-Parties. The city has spared no expense making provisions for the amusements of the children. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 30, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a man holding a cage near a group of alligators in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people standing on the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with a bed of flowers arranged like the American Flag. Printed on verso: The Mound, Belle Isle, Showing Floral Flag. Belle Isle is in the Detroit River, between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads, a magnificent Casino, Pavilions, Boat Houses, Aquarium, Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The Island was purchased by Detroit in 1879. Since then $1,600,000 has been expended in beautifying it. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 8, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a canal on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 19, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Band Stand on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Many people are seated along both shorelines and canoes fill the canal. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 15, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard