Pavilion on Bell Isle
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| Detroit's principal recreation spot, is an island in the Detroit river connected 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 find macadam roadway. A fine zoo, aquarium, horticultural building, swimming and skating pavilions, casino and boat livery are n connection. The city has expended over $1,500,000 on it since its purchase in 1879 |