The old Belle Isle Casino stood just north of the present structure.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The old Belle Isle Casino was made of wood and designed by Mason & Rice.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The old Belle Isle Casino around 1900

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress

Photo from the Library of Congress