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Casino and Lagoon, Belle Isle Park

Original Vintage Card
  
Sale Price: $5.95
Original Price: $11.95

Stock #:313768
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: Detroit
State: Michigan (MI)
County: Wayne
Publisher: United News Co.
Postmark: 1945 Jul-14
Postmark City: Detroit
Postmark State: Michigan
Stamp: 1c
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

Additional Details:
Belle Island Park, an island lying in the Detroit River, the playground of the people of Detroit, is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. It has many canals, a large Casino and Pavilion. It contains 758 acres and has over 20 miles of fine roadways. Among the features of the island are a fine Zoo, Aquarium, Conservatory and Bathing Beach, also several splendid monuments. The island was purchased in 1879, and the City has expended over two and one quarter millions of dollars in developing it

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