Postcard

The Fernery, Horticultural Building, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many ferns.
Printed on verso: Horticultural Building, Belle Isle. - Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river connecting with the city by a bridge, 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over two miles long and boasts over 20 miles of fine macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are in connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879.