Bathing Beach and Pavilion, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Aquarium, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Belle Isleis in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads; a magnificant Casino, Pavilions, Boat Houses, Aquarium, Horticulture Hall and Zoological Gardens. The island was purchased by Detroit in 1879, and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it.

Canal Scene, Belle Isle

Canoeing is the leading sport at Belle Isle, Detroit's largest playground. Its 702 acres are threaded by many miles of canals and lakes, affording an ideal spot in which the light little craft cruise about by thousands. Band concerts are given at the city's expense during the summer afternoons and evenings and on such occasions the canoeists are present in great numbers.

Canal Scene, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Grand Canal, Belle Isle, Detroit River. Belle Isle, the playground of the people of Detroit, is one of the most beautiful parks in this country. It has many beautiful canals, a large Casino and Pavilion where refreshments are served. It contains 702 acres and has twenty miles of macadam roadway. It has a fine Zoo, Aquarium, Horticultural building and Bathing Pavilion with 1,000 private rooms. Belle Isle was purchased by Detroit in 1879 and the city has spent $2,000,000 to make it an enjoyable spot for her citizens and guests.

Casino from the Canal, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.

Belle Isle is in the Detroit River between Detroit and Windsor, Canada. The Island contains 702 acres and is entirely covered with one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, having some 21 miles of Macadam Roads; a magnificent Casino; Pavilions; Boat Houses; Aquarium; Horticultural Hall and Zoological Gardens. The Island was purchased by Detroit in 1879 and has since then expended $1,600,000 in beautifying it.

New Belle Isle Bridge, View from Island, Detroit, Mich.

On May 1st, 1923, the new Belle Isle Bridge was formally opened to the public. This bridge erected under the supervision of the Department of Public Works, cost $3,000,000. It is 2,193 feet long, the roadway being 59 ft. wide and sidewalks on either side of 12 feet wide each. It has 19 spans and a clearance of 30 feet. The bridge connects Belle Isle Park with the mainland and is a beautiful structure, replacing the old bridge which was burned in 1915.