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Page 121 800,000 people to Bob-Lo during the 60's and 70's. After the Browning family sold their interest in the island in 1979, several different owners tried their hand in returning the island to profitability. Rowdiness during the 1980's, both on the steamers and on the island, caused a severe decline in attendance. The end came quickly. The STE. CLAIRE's last departure from Detroit was on September 2, 1991 at 6:00 PM to Bob-Lo. The amusement rides were sold off in 1994 and both steamers went on the auction block in January of 1996. The Block House built in 1830. O C expect from Mother Nature. The forcast was terrific. Highs in the high 80's and low humidity. Wind was almost a dead calm. As I got out of my car and walked to the dock area, I could see only occasional swirls of current on the surface of the Detroit River. 1954 BOB-LO SAILING SCHEDULE • 9:00 P.M. (River Cruise) •No 9:00 P.M. (Moonlight) Sailing on Mondays. • No 6:00 P.M. Sailing on Fridays. I Does not run after Aug. 30th. EXTRA LATE MOONLIGHT SATURDAYS at i And Fri. July 2 -- Sun. July 4 ROUND TRIP RATES *<bdi Child Monday to Saturday inclusive....... SI.00 50* Weekday Moonlights............................ 1.50 .... Sundays and Holidays--All Sailings.. 1.50 65« Child is thru 11 years Adult over 12 years. Schedules and rates subject to change without notice. WYANDOTTE Bishop Par* Dock Sailings from R yandottc on Sundays, Mondays* and Tuesdays only. Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive an. Wyan. Bob-Lo Bob-Lo Wyan. 45 A.M. Noon 12:45 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 6:45 P.M. •Mondays only Boat departs Bob-Lo at 5:30 P.M. and arrives at Wyandotte at 6:15 P.M. No Sailing from Wyandotte Monday Aug. 2 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE BOBLO ISLAND PARK DANCE PAVILION Constructed of stone, steel and tile to last for ages. Has dancing capacity for 5,000 persons; will shelter 12,000. Reprinted from 1948 brochure. I left my home at 6:00 AM on Saturday, took 1-75 south to Detroit, passing the Eastern Market and Tiger Stadium areas, to the Clark Street exit and West Grand Boulevard. Proceeding to the DIAMOND JACK'S landing at the foot of West Grand, I listened to the weather report on the radio to see what we could Come, Enjoy Boblo's 32 Rides!! Try our spectacular new ride "The Big Wheel" which provides a breathtaking view of Michigan, Ohio and Canada. Your longtime favorites are still there too! The Log Flume, Pirate Ship, Dodgem, Sky Streak Roller Coaster, Enterprise, and of course our charming antique Carousel with its hand-carved horses is still everyone's delight. Photo by John Gatz 1949 Bob-Lo Brochure Photos by John Gatz photos by John Gatz