THE EARLY YEARS

The island received its name from the French due to the large number of birch trees present on the island. Detroiters could not pronounce the French name and began to call the island "Bob-lo".

1s The blockhouse was erected in 1786 Indians were recruited to fight the Americans in the war of 1812

The blockhouse was erected in 1786

The Dance pavillion

The Ashley-Dustin line provided service with the Frank E Kirby

The White Star Line purchased Sugar Island to develop it as an excursion destination, the Tashmoo was the ship used.

The Promise

The Ste. Claire being built.

By 1912, the dance pavilion was being used regularly.

The Pleasure