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- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many people in front. 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 Oct 1, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with Lake Tacoma in the foreground. People are visible in canoes and near the water's edge. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 24, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Belle Isle. To the left is a floral American flag on the Cedar Mound, and to the right is bridge over a body of water with people canoeing. Printed on verso: Lagoon and Mound, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This beautiful Park, owned by the City, is unsurpassed in the world. Among the many attractions are an Aquarium, Horticultural 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 Oct 6, 1921.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of a crowd watching a figure skater on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 10, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a ship sailing past islands on a lake at night. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 3, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The Horticultural Building is one of the most enchanting spots on belle Isle. It is filled with tropical and other plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 21, 1924.
- Date Issued:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard accented with glitter depicting the Skating Pavilion on Belle Isle, with Lake Takoma in the foreground. Postmarked Sep 5, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting carriages on a road on Belle Isle, with several people along the sides and steamships on the Detroit River in the background. Printed on verso: Along the Shore, 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 24, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of children under a large tree on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Children's Day at 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 Apr 22, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with a man walking in the foreground and people near the tunnel entrance. Printed on verso: Tunnel Mound at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.. This mound is near the casino on Belle Isle. A cascade flows down its sides and an archway runs through the center. Steps lead to the rest house on the top of Mound. Handwritten message in an Eastern European language on verso, postmarked Mar 7, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Monochromatic postcard depicting a collage of eleven different postcard images, including Central Avenue, two different bridges, children swimming, and the Casino on Belle Isle, the Detroit riverfront in 1820, Pingree Monument in Grand Circus Park, Water Works Park, Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Palmer Fountain at Campus Martius, and a view of Cadillac Square with the Wayne County Building. Handwritten message on recto reads, "Aboard Str. "City of Mackinac" 8/8 06. Left Detroit at 9:30 A.M. for the Soo & will arrive tomorrow night. We are have a gay time although it is a trifle expensive." Postmarked Aug 9, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a canal on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 27, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a parked bus in front of the Aquarium and Conservatory on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: the Aquarium and Horticultural Buildings on Belle Isle are among the most popular attraction on the island. In the Aquarium will be found all kinds of fresh wand salt water fish. The Commission brings the water direct from the ocean for the latter. In the Horticultural building are domestic and tropical plants and shrubbery, making it a veritable paradise. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 15, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting an oval image of the Conservatory on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 15, 190[?].
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of Central Avenue on Belle Isle, with an automobile, bus, and pedestrians in view. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle Park contains about 700 acres and has cost Detroit including bridge leading to it about $2,000,000. It has beautiful lawns and Floral displays, also many miles of driveways and canals. It has a Zoo, Horticultural Building and Aquarium. Refreshments are served at both Casino and Pavillion. It was bought from the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians for eight Barrels of rum, three rolls of tobacco, six pounds of vermillion and a belt of wampum, by Lieutenant McDougall in 1769. In 1879, 110 years afterward it was sold to Detroit for $200,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 12, 1922.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: Lily Pond on 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 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 8, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a sightseeing bus full of people on Belle Isle, with the Casino in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 16, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal, with many people along the shore. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Feb 28, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two polar bears in a fenced enclosure on Belle Isle, with two people watching. Printed on verso: The Bear Caves on Belle Isle are one of the most interesting attractions on this beautiful island park. The grizzly, polar and black bears have their appropriate pits. The enclosures are constantly thronged with visitors watching the playful antics of the bears in the water. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Apr 16, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle filled with many pedestrians. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river 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 20 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 20, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a crowd of people departing the ferry landing on Belle Isle. A sign reads "Take This Side to the Boat". Printed on verso: Belle Isle Bridge, connecting the main land with Belle Isle, Detroit's largest pleasure spot is half a mile in length and spans the Detroit River at a height of 30 feet. It forms the connecting link over which thousands of pleasure seekers on foot, in carriages and automobiles pass on every pleasant day. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 26, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting a view along a wooded road on Belle Isle. To the left is a picnic shelter and to the right are tables and benches. Handwritten label reads, "No. - 71, Bx. - 3, Neg.- 5 x 7, No. - 71, Sub. - "Drive in Autumn", Place - "Detroit - Belle Isle." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich." "On Bell Isle, 1902."
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Catalog for the Detroit Aquarium, located on Belle Isle, copyright 1912 by the Detroit Zoological Society and printed 1914 by the Peninsular Engraving Co. The front cover of the catalog reads "Detroit Aquarium" at the top center and "Catalog at the bottom center, and features two depictions of seahorses. The back cover features an etching of a tortoise. Affixed to the first page is a fold out map, "Preliminary Plat of Woodbridge Park within the boundaries of Westgate." The title page of the catalog reads "Official Catalog of the Detroit Aquarium Richard J. Conway, Director," and then lists the officers, directors, ex-officio members, and executive committee of the Detroit Zoological Society. Pages 5-7 contain a brief history of Belle Isle. Page 9 contains a paragraph about the Detroit Aquarium, and then pages 11-46 contain descriptions of the species that could be found in the Aquarium along with illustrations of select species. An index can be found on page 47.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting canoes on a Belle Isle canal, with people along the shore and a bridge in the background. Printed on verso: Canal Scene, 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 22, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal lined with trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 4, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting four deer in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: 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 Dec 28, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photo of two blurred figures riding in a canoe past a small island that forks one of the canals on Belle Isle. A building with a steep gable roof stands behind some bushes on the right. "#556 May 21 1904, Thro' the Woods, Blurred Canoe, Belle Isle," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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 Aug 26, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Trees line the shore. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Dec 8, 1902.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color 16mm film reel containing "Where Else But Detroit." a promotional film, intended to draw conventions to the city, produced for the Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau by D'Arrcy-MacManus and Masius, Incorporated. The film primarily features a narrator speaking over shots of the city, but occasion also features individuals speaking briefly about their experiences with conventions in the city. Following an introductory montage showing highlights of the city, the film first focuses on the Renaissance Center. The complex's atrium, swimming pool, Cartier jewelry story, a display of glassware, a clothing store, and the Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse are all shown. The next section is centered on Cobo Hall and Joe Louis Arena. The Detroit International Auto Show, and workers setting up for an SAE convention are featured. The voice-over emphasizes the smooth relationship between labor and management here. Regarding Joe Louis Arena, the narrator states that it is "ultra-modern," and cites its use by the Detroit Red Wings, and for the 1980 Republican National Convention. In the film's third section, the narrator explains that there is a plentiful amount of hotel space in the area over shots of the Pontchartrain, the Hyatt Regency Dearborn, the Southfield Holiday Inn, the Dearborn Inn, a Ramada Inn, the Renaissance Center, the Hotel St. Regis, a Hilton, the Richelieu Inn in Windsor, a Sheraton, a Stouffer's, the Book-Cadillac, and Somerset Inn. The film then notes the convenience of metro Detroit's freeway system, and a member of the Prince Hall Affiliated Shriners appears on camera to state that his organization has come to the city seven times. Several shots and a brief explanation are then dedicated to the Ethnic Festivals in Hart Plaza. The next segment of the film concerns Ford Auditorium, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. As the Orchestra performs the 1812 Overture, footage of the musicians is intercut with that of cars being built along an automotive assembly line. Several shots of and taken from a trolley of the Detroit Citizen's Railway follow this sequence. After a brief transition shot of the Dearborn Hyatt Regency with its the monorail track in place, the film then moves to Greenfield Village for the next short segment. Afterward the narrator notes Detroit's central location for airline flights. Entertainment and nightlife is the focus of the next section; Greektown, a disco, the Fisher Theatre, the Music Hall, Yesterday's, and Meadowbrook are all shown in quick shots. Then, a man appears on camera on the Rainbow Escalator of the Detroit Science Center to note that SME has already booked an event in Detroit in the year 2001. The Cultural Center then becomes the next area of the city spotlighted. This segment includes footage of a concert in the Detroit Institute of Arts' Kresge Court, the Paint Creek Folklore Society performing on the Streets of Old Detroit in the Detroit Historical Museum, and a night time event happening on Woodward Avenue between the Detroit Institute of Arts and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. There is also a quick aerial shot of the neighborhood, and a shot of the exterior of the Children's Museum, and several shots of exhibits inside of the Detroit Science Center. The narrator also notes that Cranbrook is a short drive away. Hart Plaza, and the Detroit Zoo are receive brief spotlights. The next major theme the film tackles is sports. The Detroit Tigers, the Red Wings, are shown and as an excerpt of the promotional song "Detroit Is A Good Sports Town" plays, the narrator notes that the 1982 Super Bowl is to be held at the Pontiac Silverdome. The film then transitions to the topic of Belle Isle. This section includes a fly-over from the western tip of the island, a band performing at the Jerome H. Remick Music Shell, and quick shots of the interior of the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, and a family playing ball. The action then moves to Eastern Market. A vendor briefly speaks to the camera over various shots of the market. Dining then becomes the film's focus. In a montage peppered with shots of a belly dancing act (presumably at the Bouzouki Lounge, the exterior of which appears in the film's intro), Schweizer's, the London Chop House, the Roma Cafe, Kyoto, Doug's Body Shop, and Joe Muer Sea Food are also shown. The final portion of the film highlights attractions in the broader area around Detroit. The interior of Fairlane Town Center is shown in a short pan. Ann Arbor's Michigan Theater also makes a brief appearance. When discussing the proximity of Windsor, the Olde Steak House, The Old Fish Market, and Place Riviere are shown. Boblo Island's STE. CLAIRE, Thunderbolt rollercoaster, an dolphin show are also shown. Shots of canoeing, boating, and skiing are used to represent activities available in Michigan. The film's closing montage begins with a shot of ice skaters in the bowl area of Hart Plaza. Many of the locations and sights are repeated from earlier in the film, but with the notable addition of an aerial shot of the Pontiac Silverdome.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Friedrich Schiller monument by Herman N. Matzen on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. In the foreground a woman stands on the shore while holding a paddle into a canoe filled with pillows. Printed on verso: Bridge, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This Scene represents one of the many pretty bridges on Belle Isle. The main sport is canoeing and when Band Concerts are in progress during the summer months, hundreds of canoes can be seen on the different canals. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 24, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two cows standing in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Dec 27, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with the Aquarium in the background. A group of people stand by the steps. Printed on verso: Horticultural Bldg. and Aquarium, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 30, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Aquarium on Belle Isle lined with tanks of fish. A plant hangs from the ceiling in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 26, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- One sheet, containing pages 659-662 of the August 17, 1889 supplement to Harper's Weekly. Pages 660-661 contain a composite print of eight illustrations of Detroit, titled "The City of Detroit and Its surroundings," drawn by Charles Graham. The captions for the eight drawings are as follows: 1. The Market, from City Hall. 2. The Grand Circus. 3. The Bagley Fountain. 4. The River with Revenue-Cutter at Anchor. 5. Old Block-House on Grosse Isle. 6. Grosse Isle. 7. Lumber Tow. 8. Excursion to Belle Isle. The opposite side of the sheet, containing pages 659 and 662, contains a portion of a story, "A Hazard of New Fortunes," by William Dean Howells, a poem, "The Enchanted Wood," by Flavel Scott Mines," a map of Alaska, and an article, "The Behring Sea Dispute."
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Casino, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image of the Casino building on Belle Isle. A roadway and automobile can be seen in the foreground with the building and landscaping shown in the background. Printed text on the verso gives additional details about Belle Isle and also shows "150 Published by A. C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich., and Frankfurt, Germany. Made in Germany."
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many people in front. Printed on verso: The Horticulture Building at Belle Isle is well worth seeing. It is stored with rare and beautiful shrubs and flowers, which has taken the Park and Boulevard Commission years to collect. It is situated near the center of the island and is thronged with visitors the year around. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 18, 1923.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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: Interior of Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. The interior of the Horticultural Building is an enchanting garden filled with tropical and rare plants of all descriptions. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 22, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people on a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle, with a fountain in the background. Printed on verso: Lily Pond, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. One of the many pretty spots on Belle Isle is the Lilly Pond. At almost every turn there are views that would tempt and test the brain and brush of the greater artist in looking over this Natural Beauty Spot. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 22, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a crowd of people on Belle Isle, with puddles on the ground from a rain. In the background is the Cedar Mount.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Bath House on Belle Isle, with swimmers and the Detroit River in the foreground. Printed on verso: The New Bath House on Belle Isle is the most beautiful building of its kind in the country. It was erected in 1908 at a cost of about $50,000 and has accommodations for 1,300 people. A minimum charge is made and patrons are supplied with suits and towels. The scene here depicted is a common occurrence on a warm summer's day. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 13, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a seal laying on rocks in an enclosure on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 25, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing on a Belle Isle canal lined with trees. Printed on verso: Canoeing, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle. Its 702 acres are covered by many miles of Canals and Lakes. When Free Band Concerts are in progress during the summer months, hundreds of canoes dot the different canals and make a pretty sight. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 9, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Lily Pond, Belle Isle, 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. Printed text on the verso gives details about Belle Isle.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Friedrich Schiller monument by Herman N. Matzen on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: The Schiller Monument on Belle Isle in one of the most imposing structures to be found on this beautiful recreation spot. This monument was erected in 1907 by patriotic citizens of Detroit in memory of this fames poet. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Nov 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the lighthouse on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 17, 1907.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of the remains of the original Belle Isle Bridge after it burned on April 27, 1915, as viewed from Belle Isle to the west of the bridge, facing northeast. Two spans of the bridge remain standing on the right edge of the frame. One of the bridge's piers stands in the river on the left. Several passenger ferries, canoes, and sailboats are on the river. The Detroit Boat Club stands on the shore on the right, and the Conners Creek Electric Power Plant is under construction in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a people on the shore near a bridge on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 25, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view along Central Avenue on Belle Isle at night. The street is crowded with pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Printed on verso: Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle Park contains about 700 acres and has cost Detroit including bridge leading to it about $2,000,000. It has beautiful lawns and Floral displays, also many miles of driveways and canals. It has a Zoo, Horticultural Building and Aquarium. Refreshments are served at both Casino and Pavillion. It was bought from the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians for eight Barrels of rum, three rolls of tobacco, six pounds of vermillion and a belt of wampum, by Lieutenant Mc Dougall in 1769. In 1879, 110 years afterward it was sold to Detroit for $200,000. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 31, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, dated Apr 29, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many plants and flowers. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Feb 2, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Detroit Boat Club with the Detroit River in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 14, 1909. Published by the Detroit News Company, Detroit, Mich. Made in Germany
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a canal on Belle Isle, with a bridge in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 21, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Band Concert, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color photographic image of canoeists who are afloat on one the Belle Isle canals and are listening to a band concert. Other audience members are seated along the canal banks. Musicians can be seen in the distance beneath the canopy that is located on a bridge over the canal. Printed text on the verso shows "Band Concert, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. One of the attractive features are the live concerts given at the city's expense during the summer months. Thousands of people attend these concerts and during the progress, the canals are covered with many canoes."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting three people in a canoe on a Belle Isle canal lined with trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 7, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard bearing a sepia-toned group portrait of six women, two girls, and an elderly man posed on and in front of a bench near the shore of Belle Isle. A handwritten note beside the image on the recto reads, "A family picnic at Belle Isle Aug. 1907." The verso is divided and has not been filled out.
- Date Issued:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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 Pavilion, Belle Isle. 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 Jul 8, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "Polar Bears, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a black and white photographic image of two polar bears in a caged exhibit at the zoo on Belle Isle. The exhibit shows a small pool in the foreground with a fountain and heavy stone wall in the background. A tall iron fence can be seen in the left background.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along a curved road on Belle Isle, lined with trees. Printed on verso: Drive Way, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river 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 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 19, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with people standing on the steps. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 27, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Newsboy Drinking Fountain by Frederick Dunbar on Belle Isle. Postmarked May 10, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with many people and a parked car in front. Printed on verso: Casino and Park, 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 29, 1914.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with Lake Tacoma in the foreground. Printed on verso: Casino, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river 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 of over 20 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. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked May 17, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Casino on Belle Isle, with Lake Tacoma in the foreground. People are visible in canoes and near the water's edge. In the background is a tower. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 6, 1910.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting two polar bears in a zoo enclosure on Belle Isle. Printed on verso: The Bear Caves on Belle Isle are one of the most interesting attractions on this beautiful island park. The grizzly, polar and black bears have their appropriate pits. The enclosures are constantly thronged with visitors watching the playful antics of the bears in the water. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 6, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a road on Belle Isle, with several people along the right side and water in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 6, 1908.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Cedar Mound on Belle Isle, with a view through the tunnel. Printed on verso: Mount at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich. This mount is near the casino on Belle Isle. A cascade flows down its sides and an archway runs through the center. Steps lead to the rest house on the top of Mount. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Mar 29, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 horse-drawn vehicles. In the foreground is a round flowerbed. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 9, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting people canoeing under and standing on a bridge over a canal on Belle Isle. Handwritten message on recto, postmarked Jul 9, 1906.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting the Detroit Yacht Club, with the Detroit River in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 17, 1909.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One postcard entitled "A Pretty Spot on Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." The postcard shows a color image near the shoreline of Belle Isle in the vicinity of the Detroit Yacht Club. A roadway and landscaped island can be seen in the foreground with the old yacht club building in the left background. Printed text on the verso shows "Published by United News Co., Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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