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Caption
Casino and Lagoon, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich. Belle Isle 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 developing it.
Physical Description
One linen postcard with a divided back. The postcard was published by the United News Company in Detroit, Michigan and printed by Curt Teich and Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Condition
Unused
Language of Postcard
English
Location
United States–Michigan–Wayne County–Detroit
Publisher
United News Co.
Printer
Curt Teich & Co.
Printing Process
Chromolithography
Technique
Artist rendering
Date Issued
1930-1955
Object Type
Postcard
Object Size
14 X 09 cm
Original Collection
San Diego College for Women Postcard Collection
Print Series
C.T. Art-Colortone, 2A-H561
Publisher Series
210
Postcard Collection Number
Michigan-05
Digital Collection
San Diego College for Women Linen Postcard Collection
Digital Publisher
Copley Library, University of San Diego
Date Digitized
2013
Image File Size
290 KB
Image Format
Image/Jpeg
Repository
Special Collections. Copley Library, University of San Diego
Image File Location
Cop-Darc\Postcards\Linen Postcards\Michigan\MI-05A
Copyright
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Keywords
Detroit (Michigan), Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.), Casinos, Lakes & ponds