Digital Collection
2012.020.774

Postcard

Interior Horticultural Bldg, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Color postcard depicting the interior of the Conservatory on Belle Isle, with many ferns and cacti.
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.

Date
c. 1910
Collection
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