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

The Belle Isle Casino in January 1955

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The Belle Isle Casino, shortly after completion

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The Casino in July 1964

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The Casino in 1970

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The Casino in August 1964

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

An aerial view of the Belle Isle Casino in 1926

Photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

The Casino in June 1979

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick

Looking out from the Casino in February 1944

Detroit News photo from the collection of Vance Patrick