Catalog for the Detroit Aquarium, located on Belle Isle, copyright 1912 by the Detroit Zoological Society and printed 1914 by the Peninsular Engraving Co

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

Collection:

General History

Subject Topic:

Belle Isle, Detroit Aquarium, Detroit Zoological Society, and Peninsular Engraving Co.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/11B490EF-A9E6-4823-968A-475095174825