About this property
Belle Isle Park, known simply as Belle Isle (), is a 982-acre (1.534 sq mi; 397 ha) island park in Detroit, Michigan, developed in the late 19th century. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several surrounding islets. The U.S.-Canada border is in the channel south of Belle Isle.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000999. It was listed on February 25, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Belle Isle Park listed on the National Register?
Belle Isle Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Belle Isle Park?
Belle Isle Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belle Isle Park?
The period of significance for Belle Isle Park is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 982.
Can I research the history near Belle Isle Park?
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