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- 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
- Collection:
- General History
- 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
- Description:
- One brown soft map cover marked "Belle Isle Illustrated. A Descriptive Map and Guide". The front cover is also printed with "Compliments of Union Trust Company". Published by Silas Farmer and Company.
- Date Issued:
- 1895-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- 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
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of a parade of canoes on one of Belle Isle's lakes. Several of the canoes on the right are tied together in a chain, wrapped in fabric, and decorated with streamers and garland. Canoeists paddle their canoes separately on the left. A figure on the on the shore in the background on the left appears to be aiding in raising or taking down a tent. Several other park-goers are visible around the banks of the lake.
- Date Issued:
- 1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photographic print of the eastern face of the Belle Isle Casino. Chairs are set up on the plaza around its base, and a small shack stands in the foreground.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One booklet entitled "Address to the Public. The Advisibility of Purchasing Belle Isle for a Park, Water Works and Basis for a Tunnel. A Review of a Pamphlet, by D. Farrand Henry, Esq., Entitled 'Reasons for desiring a Removal of the Water Works." A Defense Of the action of the Common Council, and a Review of the Arguments of the Chief Engineer of the Water Board in favor of the Hamtramck Scheme." Printed in Detroit by the Union Job Printing Company in 1874. The cover is printed on light blue paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1874-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- One folio series entitled, "Detroit Illustrated," that was published in 14 parts by H. R. Page & Company of Chicago. This folio, Part Four, has a gray/green paper cover that is printed in brown text. There are six interior pages which include sepia-toned photographic images that are entitled as follows: Beller's Resort Scene on Belle Isle Harper Hospital Twenty-Fourth Street north from Abbott St. Residence of H. E. Emmons Scene in Elmwood Cemetery View on Wabash Avenue Residence, School and Church of Rev. James Doherty Residence of Mrs. A. E. Brush Mary W. Palmer Memorial Church
- Date Issued:
- 1889-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print of the ice fountain on Belle Isle. A large ice formation rises from the ground. Bushes are covered with ice in the foreground on the left. Latticed structures are visible near a tree, behind the fountain. "#852 Ice Fountain Belle Isle, Jan 1908," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of a group of nine people sitting and standing around a picnic table at Belle Isle. The group consists of three men, four women, a girl, and a boy. The girl sits on the ground, while the rest sit on benches. The younger women wear hats, and light colored blouses, while the older woman wears a dark dress. Two of the men wear vests over their shirts, the third wears a tie and suspenders with his shirt. Hats and coats are piled in the foreground on the right. Other picnicers and a pavilion surrounded by flowers are among the trees in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- General History
