{"product_id":"1898-belle-isle-grand-canal-print","title":"1898 Belle Isle Grand Canal Print - Detroit Michigan Olmsted Park - Urban Recreation Landscape - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1898 Belle Isle Grand Canal Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM PHOTO PAPER: Professional luster photo paper with heavyweight construction and semi-gloss finish that minimizes glare while delivering vibrant colors and sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated between 1898 and 1905 by the Detroit Photographic Company, this serene photochrom print captures the Grand Canal at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan. The image showcases tranquil waters lined with rowboats, reflecting the park's role as an urban oasis during Detroit's industrial expansion as a major manufacturing center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelle Isle Park, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, opened to the public in 1881 and quickly became Detroit's premier recreational destination. The Grand Canal represented innovative urban park design, providing residents respite from industrial city life while offering boating, gardens, and cultural attractions accessible via ferry from downtown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photochrom process enabled the Detroit Photographic Company to document American urban parks in vivid color, making these recreational spaces visually appealing to audiences nationwide. This technique involved hand-tinting photographic negatives and reproducing them through lithographic transfers, creating remarkably lifelike color renditions that celebrated turn-of-the-century park systems and leisure culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compelling piece stands as testament to progressive urban park design and Detroit's commitment to public recreation, offering a window into early twentieth-century leisure culture. The photograph remains an evocative piece of American urban history, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection celebrating park heritage and city development.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x10 Inch","offer_id":47625526444221,"sku":"ENP0300_0810H","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"11x14 Inch","offer_id":47625526476989,"sku":"ENP0300_1114H","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16x20 Inch","offer_id":47625526509757,"sku":"ENP0300_1620H","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"18x24 Inch","offer_id":47625526542525,"sku":"ENP0300_1824H","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24x30 Inch","offer_id":47625526575293,"sku":"ENP0300_2430H","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/08_C3_9710-1Main_79773295-0808-4718-84c6-ab1482771011.jpg?v=1783667484","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1898-belle-isle-grand-canal-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}