Belle Isle Bridge and Approach, Belle Isle in distance, Detroit, Mich.

Description:

Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the approached to the Belle Isle Bridge from the Detroit shore. In the background are the Detroit River and Belle Isle, In the foreground is a rollercoaster at an amusement park. Printed on verso: Belle Isle Bridge and Approach, Belle Isle in distance. 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 Aug 15, 1916.

Date Issued:

1916-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Bridges and Belle Isle Bridge

Format:

Postcard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/C9879561-E920-4573-B632-752526062227