Black and white photo of a canoe parade on Belle Isle's Loop Canal on August 25. 1906

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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

Subject Topic:

Belle Isle, Parks, Canals, Bridges, and Canoes

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/CEE640C6-E104-43DC-A67C-612564960537