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1. Block House, Bob-Lo (Bois Blanc Island) Detroit River.

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Color postcard depicting the Block House on Bob-Lo Island. Dated June 6, 1920. "Published by the Detroit and Windsor Ferry Co., Detroit River Steamers, The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited Toronto and Winnipeg, Printed in U.S.A." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

2. Log Cabin, Bob-lo (Bois Blanc Island), Detroit River.

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Color postcard depicting the Log Cabin on Boblo Island with several people standing in and around it. Trees populate the foreground. Printed on verso: The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., Montreal and Toronto.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

3. Baic Blank [sic] Park, Detroit, Mich.

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Color postcard depicting a park-like setting on Boblo Island with several people seated on benches and around picnic tables, many trees, a pathway, and a building in the background behind trees. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 7, 1906. The verso is undivided, and "The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. (Germany)" is printed along the left edge.
Date Issued:
1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Detroit Historical Society

4. Bob-Lo (Bois Blanc Island) Detroit River.

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Color postcard depicting three images of Bob-Lo Island. They are the Lighthouse, a path with a pavilion in the background, and pedestrians in a park. The verso is divided, with "June 6, 1920" handwritten there. Publishing and printing information is printed on the verso--"Published by The Detroit and Windsor Ferry Co., Detroit River Steamways. The Valentine & Sons United Publishing Co. Limited Toronto and Winnipeg, Printed U.S.A."
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

5. The Pony Ring on Bob-Lo Island, Detroit River, Canada.

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Black and white postcard depicting two men standing at a ticket stand near the pony ring on Bob-Lo Island. In the background are many carriages. "Private Post Card, Beautiful Bob-Lo Island, Detroit River. Canada, A Summer Resort with many unusual charms." is printed on the verso.
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Detroit Historical Society

6. The Lighthouse, Bob-Lo (Bois Blanc Island), Detroit River

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Color postcard depicting the lighthouse on the steep shore of Bob-Lo Island. Handwritten message on verso, dated July 21, 1917. "Published by The Detroit and Windsor Ferry Co., Detroit River Steamers, The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. Montreal and Toronto, Printed in Great Britain," is printed along the left edge of the verso.
Date Issued:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

7. Landing at Bob-lo, Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River

Description:
Color postcard depicting the landing at Boblo Island with the S.S. Columbia docked, and the Café visible. Printed on verso: Bob-lo, Bois Blanc Island, Detroit River, one of Detroit's favorite pleasure grounds is situated in Canadian waters at the junction of Detroit River and Lake Erie. The Island is owned by the Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Co., comprises 225 acres and is equipped with a Casino, Dancing Pavilion, Athletic Field, Bathing Beach and similar conveniences. The fine steamer Columbia covers the run several times daily. A handwritten message is on the verso, postmarked Jul 26, 1909. "65378 Printed in Germany" is printed on the verso.
Date Issued:
1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

8. Color photographic postcard depicting the dock at Boblo Island with trees, rides, and buildings in the background

Description:
Color photographic postcard depicting the dock at Boblo Island with trees, rides, and buildings in the background. Signs on the shore read "BOB-LO" and "CANADA". Printed on verso: The Great Lakes' Most Unique Dock. One of the many attractions at Bob-lo Island. This dock was made from the former Great Lakes freighter S.S. Queenston. The superstructure was removed, the hull filled, sunk and then landscaped to make a beautiful approach to Bob-Lo. It is joined to the Island by a wide canopied cement promenade. Photo by David L. Gunn. ©1964 Hiawatha Card of Detroit, P.O. Box 488 Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197, A Hiawatha© product. All rights reserved. Made by Dexter Press, Inc. West Nyack, New York
Date Issued:
1964-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

9. Log Cabin, Bob-lo (Bois Blanc Island), Detroit River.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Log Cabin on Boblo Island with several people standing in and around it. Trees populate the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 14, 1910. "'Postint' Card Made Only By Detroit Publishing Co., Trade Mark - Reg. U.S. Pat. Off." is printed along the left edge of the verso.
Date Issued:
1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society

10. Block House, Bob-lo (Bois Blanc Island), Detroit River.

Description:
Color postcard depicting the Block house on Boblo Island, surrounded by trees and with the Lighthouse in the background. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 24, 1914. "Published by the Detroit & Windsor Ferry Co., Detroit River Steamers," is printed along the left edge of the verso.
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society