Gezicht op een brug op het Belle Isle Park before 1889

This photograph, "Gezicht op een brug op het Belle Isle Park", was taken before 1889 by the photography firm Shipley & Ladd. The image depicts a wooden bridge spanning a body of water, likely a canal, within the Belle Isle Park. The bridge, a common architectural element within parks, offers a glimpse into the park's design and use. The photograph, captured in a landscape format, showcases the natural beauty of the park with trees lining the canal's edges, revealing the tranquil atmosphere of the Belle Isle Park. This early photographic documentation of Belle Isle Park provides a valuable historical glimpse into this public space.