Fr. 33.90

BELLE ISLE

English · Paperback / Softback

Shipping usually takes at least 4 weeks (title will be specially ordered)

Description

Read more










Detroit's crowning jewel, Belle Isle, has been a leisure destination for natives and visitors alike for well over a century. Originating as Wahnabezee or "Swan Island" by Native Americans and Isle aux Cochons or "Hog Island" by early French settlers, the name was changed to Belle Isle in 1845 to honor Michigan governor Lewis Cass's daughter Isabelle. After generations of passing between public and private ownership, the island was bought in 1879 by the City of Detroit, which commissioned famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted to create the beloved haven that is known today. An island oasis with attractions dating back to its early years, Belle Isle continues to connect the past, present, and future of a vibrant city.

About the author










Karen MacArthur Grizzard and Ericka L. Grizzard, co-owners of J. Wendell Genealogical Research Company, created this title using their personal collection of postcards and memorabilia. Descendants of Emory and Jeanie Wendell, they share deep Detroit roots. Emory was the president of the First National Bank of Detroit from the late 1800s to early 1900s, and Jeanie was active with the Louisa St. Clair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a legacy continued by both authors.

Product details

Authors Ericka L. Grizzard, Karen MacArthur Grizzard
Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC)
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.10.2017
 
EAN 9781467126519
ISBN 978-1-4671-2651-9
No. of pages 128
Dimensions 163 mm x 231 mm x 10 mm
Weight 318 g
Series Postcard History
Subject Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.