Digital Collection
2010.024.013

Postcard

Interior Horticultural Hall, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with a pond and many potted plants.
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.
Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jun 20, 1912.

Date
1912
Collection
Extent of Description
3.5" x 5.375"
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