This mid-century view provides a fascinating glimpse into the historic Detroit Zoo, featuring a pair of rhinoceroses within their naturalistic, barless enclosure. The Detroit Zoological Park, which opened in 1928, was a pioneer in the United States for using open-air habitats instead of traditional cages. The card describes the rhinoceros as "Nature's battle tank" and a "holdover from Prehistoric days," highlighting the public's wonder at these animals during the mid-20th century.
Era: Linen (Circa 1940s)
City: Detroit (Royal Oak)
State or Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Topic: Zoos, Rhinos, Animals, Wildlife Exhibits
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Chaffee and Co., Inc., Detroit, Mich.
Printer: Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Print Type: Lithograph
