Showcasing the serene landscape of Detroit's historic island park, this mid-century view depicts the elegant Ornamental Bridge reflected in the tranquil waters of a Belle Isle canal. The back describes the park as "Detroit's island playground," noting that it is made pleasant by these decorative structures and abundant beauty spots. The scene captures the peaceful atmosphere of the park's walking paths, lined with classic green benches and shaded by mature trees.
Era: Linen (1936)
City: Detroit
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Bridges, Parks, Landscapes, Canals
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked Jun 9, 1942)
Postage: 1¢ Green "For Defense" Industry Agriculture Stamp
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: American Greeting Publishers, Cleveland-Detroit
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago
Print Type: C.T. Art-Colortone (Linen)
This wartime-era postcard includes a "Buy U.S. Savings Bonds" slogan cancel and was sent by "Art and Zuba" to Mr. and Mrs. J. Craig in Eldorado, Illinois. The message mentions arriving home safely but being awful tired and urges the recipients to visit at the end of the month. The combination of the 1942 postmark and the "For Defense" stamp makes this a poignant piece of home-front history during WWII.
