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2012.047.866

Postcard

Lily Pond, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Color postcard depicting people on a bridge over the Lily Pond on Belle Isle.
Printed on verso: Lily Pond on 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 which completely circles and frequently intersects it. 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 Oct 8, 1912.

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1912
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