Spanish War Relic at Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

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
Subject Topic:
Belle Isle, Cannons, and Spanish–American War
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/9445E0D0-E4C1-4340-9B4B-334657532180