It was the site of a conflict in 1838 during the Upper Canadian Rebellion, where 50 attackers were locked in one of the three blockhouses that had been built on the island. In this respect, today, Bob-Lo Island appears a bead broken off from the strand, adrift in more than just the Detroi River, its historic integrity drowned in the current of a sequence of ill-fated development schemes. Boblo Island became the headquarters for the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh during the War of 1812. The people of Detroit, Michigan characterized it as that city's Coney Island. This photo shows people boarding the SS St. Claire (built in 1910) bound for Boblo Island. The island has quite an interesting history. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. After coming aboard, visitors could look down from the main deck into the engine room, where powerful shafts and cams slowly warmed up. [32], Boblo's Scootaboats, which were very similar to well known Bumper Cars, were a popular ride. I just would like to see whats there and for my family to share it with me. To add . Built all the way back in 1898, the Boblo Island Amusement Park was a shining beacon of wholesome fun. Several Detroit organizations held annual picnics on the island. Michelle, I interpret Roys use of the phrase mega-millionaires as being in service of describing the island developers, not the residents. The passageway still exists showing Gilbraltar, Michigan to the left and Amherstburg, Ontario to the right. . The park has been closed since 1993 DETROIT - Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up. Series: DOCUMERICA: The Environmental Protection Agency's Program to Photographically Document Subjects of Environmental Concern, 1972 - 1977, via National Archives and Records Administration, Photo: Courtesy of the Detroit Historical Society, A glass blower puts on a demonstration in the craftsmen's area - 1970s, A child takes a spin on a ride at Boblo Island - 1970s. Although I had $8.00 in Canadian currency in hand to pay the ferry toll, I rode the ferry without being charged and with no questions asked. Over the years it grew into a unique island amusement park, with a midway and dozens of rides. The park has been closed since 1993 DETROIT - Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up. What a shame, all gone because some mega millionaires wanted more money. The last screams of joy could be heard from the little island of fun 25 years ago as the Cedar Point of Michigan closed for the final time. . The first thing I did when I got back home was to search for a Bob-Lo Historical Society on the Internet. Potentially, it could become a wedding reception hall or hotel. Once known as Bois Blanc Island, Boblo lies on the Detroit River on the Canadian side. The amusement was a given. One of the more high-end homes on the north end of Boblo Island, Ontario. Remember, the island is in Canada, so you can't just cross over from the U.S. and dock there. He previously worked for Ringling Brothers Circus and captivated children with adventurous tales and knock-knock jokes until his retirement in 1974, at the age of 90. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this site. The Browning Family sold the island in 1979, which led to several owners in the following years, including IBC and AAA of Michigan. 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The back of the 50,000-sq-ft building which was commissioned by Henry Ford and built in 1913. The park closed in 1993 as a result of poor management and attendance was shrinking because of other parks like Cedar Point. Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. I wish that the people that bought this island could restore it. [14], The 1993 season proved bumpy and was marred by miscues including disputes with island residents and the Canadian Coast Guard, compounded by the leader of Enchanted Parks, Michael Moodenbaugh, being seriously injured and breaking his spine in a car accident in Toledo, Ohio, in September. Here are some we found on various blogs and forums: I was one of the last generations of people who were able to enjoy Bob-Lo island amusement park. Hard to believe it was an big destination, it seems too small to support an amusement park. Theme parks, like Lake Shawnee Park in West Virginia, closed down after guests died at the park. During the Rebellion of 1837, "patriots" from the U.S. invaded the island in 1838. In June of 1999 Oram announced that he wished to recreate the amusement park on the mainland near Amherstburg, Ontario. Private cottages and government property remained at the north and south ends of the island. There were several trips from Detroit each day, but only two stops in Wyandotte. when was the last day of this park operated (i mean the last summur )when it was open for public for the last and until what day was the ferry or the steamer making trip, and can you visit it now. The boat was taken to Toledo on Tuesday. . I believe the unfortunate combination of being a Canadian island with almost all American history is the reason its not being cherished by people in Canada. Unfortunately, my search came up empty. - Marva, I am 63 years old and I remember Bob-lo so well. A street sign shows people where they are as they arrive on the island. Well later that same summer (1972) I went with 2 of my brothers, one older and one younger with our Mother. One cant imagine a happy centennial celebration for this historic building . BOBLO ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK entertained people from both Canada and USA for 96 YEARS ! Heres an article that was in this past Sundays Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/article/20140706/NEWS05/307060053/boblo-island-memories-boat-development Speaking of Sugar Island, have you heard, as of last year, theres now a public beach there? Yes, I list http://www.boblo.ca as a source where one can get more information in my book Great Lakes Island Escapes: Ferries and Bridges to Adventure (Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2016). Boblo Island Amusement Park was a beloved amusement park that began operating in 1898 and ran for almost 100 years. Since 1989, Kevin has collected miniature amusement park rides, and built a loose replica of Boblo Island in his home. A tennis court sits next to a home on the island. Courtesy of the Detroit Historical Society, Photographer Joe Clark. The kitchen and dining space of the tri-plex. The British also built a lighthouse in 1836 which operated until 1959. Few physical reminders remain from the amusement park, which closed in 1993, but the island has had a surprising resurgence - as a quiet but thriving residential community. The definitive history of Bob-lo Island, a Canadian amusement park in the mouth of the Detroit River and a favorite recreation spot for generations of Detroit-area residents. This historic boat carried passengers to and from Boblo Island, and amusement park located on the Detroit River. Why is it called Boblo Island? Along with homes, there are also property lots for sale in which people can build homes on. You may have more than a few challenges now that people live there, but I wish you the best of luck! Bois Blanc Island was where Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, a Native American warrior, decided to place his headquarters during the War of 1812. "For people who don't know, Boblo was an island amusement park that . The only other way to get to the island is to dock a private boat. Story by Edward Pevos of MLive Once home to a popular amusement park from 1898 to 1993, Boblo Island in Ontario is now home to residential property, marinas, a restaurant and more. When was the last time yousailed down the Detroit River toBob-Lo Island, to summertime? The best time was 8 hours and 42 minutes turned in by 17-year old Dorothy de Caussin and 15-year old Ida Mutnick, both of Detroit. The company was busy during the week, moving people and goods up and down the river. I agree, Jennifer, very sad. We are restoring one of Detroit's most iconic steamships, the Ste. "Yeah, she's 110 years old, but she's well-built and she survived," said boat co-owner, Ron Kattoo. So when we went to the Island, we took a cab to the downtown docks to catch the first boat out and then we would return on the last boat. People from all over Michigan, Canada and from as far away as California, have chosen to make Boblo Island their home. Bob-Lo was such a fun place and figures so prominently in many peoples childhood summertime memories! 2y Guy Adelini One of my favorite rides! [4], IBC declared bankruptcy in 1991. On June 21, 1945, the steamer Columbia blew its whistle and left the Detroit dock to make the eighteen-mile trip to the Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park. The 106-year-old classic excursion steamer Ste. The control room area through broken glass. One such an example is Boblo Island Amusement Park initially opened on Bois Blanc Island in Ontario in 1898. The island features many new homes and plenty of land to build on. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Required fields are marked *. The Boblo Island Beach House Restaurant is located along the western shore of the island by the marina. It is slated to include a luxury hotel, international shops & restaurants, a 107-berth boat dock, and a pier large enough to accommodate lake cruise ships along with The S.S. . In 1958 the island was the site of joint Canadian-American war games, addressing a hostile force presence with amphibious units from around the Great Lakes. The first amusement park rides were moving by 1910. It's docked in New York. One of the three original blockhouses still stands on the southern end of the island. The rides were sold to other amusement parks around the country. [25], American investors were scared away after the September 11 attacks, which hurt the financial outlook for the development. Detroit Publishing Co via the Library of Congress, This appears to be the SS Columbia Boblo Boat, which was built in 1902, Ferry dock on Boblo Island - between 1890 and 1901. Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park. My twin daughters, now 35, remember, but my son, 28, will never know. She was one of the first residents of Boblo Island. They transformed the island into an amusement park, including a coaster, Ferris wheel, fun house and more. Two twin villa homes on the north end of the island. Pinterest. You can take a tour of the model homes on Boblo Island on Saturdays and Sundays with an island specialist by calling 519-736-1111. You can just picture all of the kids having fun smashing into each other in their cars. Not one thing mentioned on the dance hall being 100 years old this year. By each step it became more clear that this was left for dead a long time ago. A woman leans against the fence in the foreground to take a picture of the ride. The Boblo boat took passengers on an 18-mile cruise down the Detroit river to Boblo Island Amusement Park. Bois Blanc Island, former site of the Bob-Lo Island amusement park, is located at southern endof the DetroitRiver before it enters Lake Erie,and is about one-half mile wide and three miles long. Claireoffered their own form of entertainment. For visitors based in Detroit, it was about 30 kilometers away and could be reached by ferry. The park opened in 1898 and closed its doors for good on September 30th,1993 as a result of poor management, rising maintenance costs and declining attendance thanks to more attractive parks in the region like Cedar Point. They operated a Rotor in West Germany at Oktoberfest in 1949. Not a single lot was sold between 9/11 and May 2004. Each year the largest gathering was sponsored by the St. Andrews Society of Detroit, which would often draw more than 10,000 visitors to their Scottish Games. Though not all is lost. To get to Bob-Lo Island in the 21st century, you take a ferry from Amherstburg, Ontario, instead of from the old dock on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. You can find the Boblo Island Beach House restaurant on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobloIslandMarina Also the Boblo Island Marina: https://www.facebook.com/BobloIslandMarina You may be able to get the information you need by writing to: BOBLOMARINA@BOBLO.CA You may want to mention youre coming from the States; I dont know the protocol for private boats crossing the international border in the river to dock. You will find even more information in: Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-Lo Island, by Patrick Livingstone (Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 2008); Bob-Lo: An Island in Troubled Waters, by Annessa Carlisle (Royal Oak, MI: Momentum Books, 2005); and for more photographs, Bob-Lo Revisited, by Bill Rauhausuer (Chicago: Lorentz, 2003). Just read one of the many postcards you can find online from people back in the day. The price is a little over $300k. Claire and the SS Columbia? Yongma Land Abandoned Theme Park. http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/23/grosse-iles-sugar-island-beach-opens-to-public-saturday/ (Sorry, you may need to copy and paste the website addresses above; my link feature is not successfully linking at the moment. Most people just drive their vehicles onto the ferry from Amherstburg and are home in a few minutes. [32] The dance hall was the second largest in the world, holding 5,000 dancers at full capacity[31] and featured one of the world's largest orchestrions from the Welte company: a 16 foot tall, 14 foot wide, self-playing Wotan-model orchestrion with 419 pipes and percussion section. Claire, seen in 2016. Claire. Boblo Island closed for essentially the same reasons as many other urban amusement parks closed. I would make sure my friends knew all the history of Bob-Lo. It's located in Amherstburg, Ontario. A parking stub from Boblo Island, 1988 Soon after this, the British obtained the surrender of the American fort in Detroit without a shot being fired. In 1898, the Detroit, Windsor and Belle Isle Ferry Company opened up a recreation park on the Detroit River, about 18 miles southwest of Windsor. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We also traveled from past to the present on the island, which was a must-visit destination for families for decades. The fire could not be contained and destroyed the historic mahogany woodwork and upper decks. You can explore and find the foundations of the dance floor ruins. Remember it was a time when girls wore dresses and not pants, so we sure had to be careful on the rides (check out the pictures how the girls were dressed). If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. From Queens, you can get there via the Roosevelt Island Bridgethis is the only way to walk or drive onto the island. The juvenile coyote was gone in another blink of the eye. After 1796, British interests controlled the island and it was the staging point for the first local action in the War of 1812. The park was closed for the 1933-1934 seasons due to the Great Depression. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Here are some of the homes and what life is like on Boblo Island today. Explore. From the top deck of the SS St. Claire, passengers watch the SS Columbia (built in 1902). A company called Premier Parks acquired the classic amusement park in 1995. It is completely grown over with weeds and trees. The park closed in 1996 after several personal injury lawsuits were filed against it. Families need to be brought back together and enjoy their children once again. The audio journey to Mars is etched in my brain! This is the remnants of an old putt-putt golf course. British troops captured 60 of the attackers and built three log blockhouses to defend the island. Today, We take a look at the history and destiny of an iconic Detroit Metro Area former amusement park; Bob-Lo Island. Big changes for Sugar Island, good changes-it has made the drinking & partying boating groups unable to overtake the island.It was not safe. The Whip was installed in 1920, which was a huge hit, essentially paying for itself. The native Wyandot called the island "Etiowiteendannenti.Both the Wyandot and French names refer to the white wood appearance lent by the birch and poplar trees that line the banks. 2023 Detroit Historical Society. Without Michael's approval the park was closed, the rides sold off, dismantled and shipped away. Electric Park was the dream-come-true of Arthur C. Gaukler, a. DETROIT Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up. 90-year old Captain Bob-Lo greets passengers - 1970s. All Rights Reserved. Colorful adirondack chairs surround a campfire pit near Captain Bob's. Claire was engulfed in an accidental fire while docked on the Detroit River on July 6, 2018. The restaurant is open to residents and visitors Thursday through Sunday. For many in this part of Michigan, this boat resides in fond memories of trips to Boblo Island. Peering through the broken glass, one can see water covering portions of the floor. Claire V can fit up to 16 vehicles as well as pedestrians and cyclists. I know had I been related to this man, I would have kept his memory alive. Why not this man who gave everyone joy in life with their families? Its sad that my kids will never be able to go there and ride the same rides I did as a kid. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Photojournalist Seph Lawless has taken pictures of 10 abandoned theme parks around the US. 2y Shelly Premer Neault Still closed. A miniature railroad was built around the island in the 60s, along with a upgraded dock area. The last summer that Bob-Lo operated as an amusement park was almost two decades ago: 1993. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Mike! In 1949, the island was threatened by bankruptcy. Boblo Island looks much different today, and if developers reach their goals, it will be almost unrecognizable to past thrill-seekers. It lies just above the mouth of the Detroit River. Boblo Island became the headquarters for the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh during the War of 1812. Not fair to blame millionaires when often it is a corporation that can run out money after 5 or 6 bad years. A model of existing and future residential properties and harbor on Boblo Island at the Boblo Discovery Centre in Amherstburg, Ontario. For visitors based in Detroit, it was about 30 kilometers away and could be reached by ferry. This thrilling park closed its doors for good in 1981, but not before providing visitors with decades of fun. Boblo Island Amusement Park was an amusement park which ran from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. The 1878 Mangels-Illions Carousels 44 horses, two goats, and two deer were sold for more than $1 million. The 375-foot Sky Tower, rusting and visible from the Powerhouse and most of the island, as well as from other locations on the river like Grosse Ile: And a few other buildings, like the open one that may have housed the dodgem cars built in 1928, and another with more shattered windows, the Souvenir building. When Ste. (Check out more Boblo history at BobloSteamers.com), Alex Atwell put together an awesome tour of the Ste. These gleeful youngsters certainly seem amused on a ride at Eastwood, at the northeast corner of Eight Mile Road and . The scion of one of Seattle's wealthiest and most philanthropic families, Benaroya was bankrolling Moodenbaugh's dream to resurrect the Boblo Island Amusement Park near Detroit. I was just in Amherstburg Sunday May 27,2013. The 18-mile boat ride was carried out by the famous ships: the Columbia, built in 1902, and the Ste. To get to Bob-Lo Islandin the 21st century, you takea ferry from Amherstburg, Ontario, instead of from the old dock on Jefferson Avenuein Detroit. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. A tri-plex home. The last day of "Oldies Week" is today (at least for now), and the response from the Woody Boater community was fantastic. Many locals still have great memories riding the ferry to Boblo Island Amusement Park, which eventually. 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