Ive been talking to friends who also loved Boblo and I am going to do further study. Unfortunately, my search came up empty. The island was situated between Detroit and Canada, but for a Michigander to visit, you had to cross the Canadian border.usually by one of the Boblo ferry boats. Its sad that my kids will never be able to go there and ride the same rides I did as a kid. Visit Boblo.ca for information about living on the island. I do hope that someone will come along and restore the park back to its prime, so we can get families and the community back together again, and we can share our memories with the generations to come. If you are adventurous and don't mind a difficult climb, you can make a reservation (months in advance) and enter the crown. "For people who don't know, Boblo was an island amusement park that . In June of 1999 Oram announced that he wished to recreate the amusement park on the mainland near Amherstburg, Ontario. Twin villa homes on the north end of the island. Both vessels are bound for Boblo Island. Watch. Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park. steeped in history is open for business. Ferry passengers could be going to the island to patronize the restaurant. The living space of the Deerview twin villas. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. On the south side of the road leading from the ferry dock is a five-story condominium: Between the river and the condominium is a trail which heads south along the islands perimeter and allows a walker orbicyclist to view a number of historical structures, including the Sailors Monument, which still graces the eastern shore of the island: The commemorative plaque affixed to the Sailors Monument reads: Dedicated to 134 years of American-Canadian friendship across 4500 miles of unfortified border, protected only by the mutual respect and understanding one nation holds for the other. Check out recent photos from one of the Boblo boats. Some recent activity indicates this one might be saved. The ship in mid-swing. Located at the mouth of the Detroit River, which . [27] Dominic Amicone became the new owner in 2005. Only one blockhouse remains today. This is the view now from the end of the tunnel. This historic boat carried passengers to and from Boblo Island, and amusement park located on the Detroit River. Plus it was a place where the 400-pipe, 4-meter high, self-playing orchestra was housed. This is now the only ferry which goes to and from Boblo Island. The British also built a lighthouse in 1836 which operated until 1959. Opened in Orlando in 1976, River Country was Walt Disney's first waterpark. One to pick up, and one to return people. This is the observation area which would rise to the top. Even the words scrawled across its portal announced simply "Eastwood Park.". 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 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. Other islands Ivevisited have their own historical societies or have joined with other nearby islands to form a historical society: Johnson Island Preservation Society, Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, St. Clair Flats Historical Society, Beaver Island Historical Society, the Grosse Ile Historical Society, and Friends of Bell Isle (now a part ofthe newBelle Isle Conservancy). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. One of the more high-end homes on the north end of Boblo Island, Ontario. Some of the most popular rides were "The Nightmare," "Sky Streak, "Screamer," and "Wild Mouse.". I would bring back the lost souls and add life to the island again. We need to preserve what we have left, just for historys sake. Though many of the amusement park structures have been torn down, you might still hear a passing. It broke my heart to see the way everything looks these days. In 1949, bankruptcy threatened the island park. Clair and the SS Columbia. We went alot and when my family''s jobs had company picnic it would always be Bob Lo. Parts of that tower still stand. Given that the island was known as the Boblo Island Amusement Park from 1898 1993, Id say, overall, it was a pretty successful run. [28] However, a local housing slump meant little was developed. He's been with WDIV since 2013. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Poison ivy now grows in the ring of mature trees in front of the Lavatory building, where I imagine the men in hatsretiring for a smoke while they await their dates inflapper attireto emerge from The Ladies Room.. Its a shame that Boblo Island had to close. The ferry is run for the island residents, their guests, and prospective buyers of lots in the Triamico Development Affiliates marina resort community. However, there is a public restaurant, the Bob-Lo Island Beach House, on the west side of the island by the marina (ferry docks at the east side). "It's not the exact layout of Boblo Island," Kevin says in the documentary. (Check out more Boblo history at BobloSteamers.com), Alex Atwell put together an awesome tour of the Ste. It lies just above the mouth of the Detroit River. [26] KPMG found there was no money left to continue supplying basic services. The island was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad to Canada, which worked to help escaped slaves leave the country. Boblo Island Amusement Park was a beloved amusement park that began operating in 1898 and ran for almost 100 years. 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. Gone are the roller coasters, but there are plenty of. The existence of such an organization would certainly be complicated by the facts that 1) Bob-Lo is a Canadian island with an overbearing American past, and 2) today Bob-Lo primarily serves asa retreat for the wealthy, who I can imagine would not want people coming to visit the historical remains there,any more than they would want hunters (although if theyown a cat or a small dog, the latter might be welcome if they could take care of the coyote population). The island is owned nearly in its entirety by Windsor developer Dominic Amicone through his Bob-Lo Island development company. He wore a variety of colorful clothing, including a large hat with 'Captain Bob Lo' on the peak, and was typically equipped with binoculars for navigation purposes. | 5401 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202. And I stood and looked across the river, and what I remember is no longer there, and Im 54 years old . A parking stub from Boblo Island, 1988 To add . Boblo Island was an amusement park that was open for nearly 100 years. Ray was removed from the boat because she was not white, enforced according to a Bob-Lo company policy "excluding so-called 'zoot-suiters', the rowdyish, the rough, and the boisterous, and it also adopted the policy of excluding colored. The steamers, the Ste. For visitors based in Detroit, it was about 30 kilometers away and could be reached by ferry. I dont know about draft/depth info or dock fees, not being a boater, myself, and having instead taken the ferry from Amherstburg, Ontario. These are the remains of some of the washrooms. The north side of Boblo is a growing private community, with numerous homes and condominiums. By golf cart or bike or on foot are the only ways to navigate the crushed limestone trails that cover the remainder of the island,but for the residential area (the only place where cars are allowed). The price is a little over $300k. Boblo was originally named Bois Blanc by the French, but residents couldn't pronounce the name. Yongma Land Abandoned Theme Park. 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. The goal of developers is to someday populate the entire island with neighborhoods. To move visitors around the island, the park had a small railroad. We dont save anything for history any more. See more ideas about island, amusement park, boblo boat. Colorful adirondack chairs surround a campfire pit near Captain Bob's. He was 20 years older than me. It was just announced in The Windsor Star that the dance pavilion is now for sale. . One such an example is Boblo Island Amusement Park initially opened on Bois Blanc Island in Ontario in 1898. 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. My most vivid memory is the Sky Diver ride. Really sad. Claire, former Boblo Boat", Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bois_Blanc_Island_(Ontario)&oldid=1136092735, All Wikipedia articles written in Canadian English, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2015, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 18:24. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Boblo Island Amusement Park had its own custom version of bumper cars, known as Boblos Scootaboats. There's a white sand beach, walking trails, water sports, a waterside restaurant, an ice cream parlor and an in-ground pool. Potentially, it could become a wedding reception hall or hotel. For the people who bought property thereyou bought land that was so important to the neighboring cities and had brought so many families together. I remember going to Boblo Island when I was a child, having fun riding rides; our children will never be able to do that. [16] Moodenbaugh later sued Benaroya and others for attempting to sell the park while he lay in a "virtual coma". In June 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray and 12 other female workers involved in the war effort (and referred to as "girls" during the legal proceedings) took part in a sponsored trip to Boblo Island. - Mellissa M. Sources: BobloSteamers.com, Water Winter Wonderland. In fact didn''t go as much as I would of liked to. My birthday is coming up, maybe my family can take me to the island. Thank you again!! One such an example is Boblo Island Amusement Park initially opened on Bois Blanc Island in Ontario in 1898. The remnants of Boblo Island Amusement Park: Ray was there to celebrate her graduation from secretarial school with her classmates. A model of existing and future residential properties and harbor on Boblo Island at the Boblo Discovery Centre in Amherstburg, Ontario. The ferry runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The boat would stop there to take people to the island for the day. Photojournalist Seph Lawless has taken pictures of 10 abandoned theme parks around the US. The 18-mile boat ride was carried out by the famous ships: the Columbia, built in 1902, and the Ste. It's a place for those looking to surround themselves with nature, including the more than 50 different species of birds. The island was home to a popular amusement park starting in the late 1890s. 10. Embark on a CRUISE FROM DETROIT for the first time in decades, Stay the night at this ghostly-looking MICHIGAN CASTLE, SECRET VINTAGE COKE MUSEUM inside a Michigan 50's diner. How to get to Boblo Island: How to get to toronto island park? Many years later, the ferries were sold but the service was continued by a number of different, smaller boats. Plant life around the old Space Needle observation tower. [30], The Falling Star, log flume, Enterprise, Sky Tower (Space Needle), Ferris wheel, a zoo, and a carousel were the signature attractions. During the 1920s and 1930s, swimming contests were held that went fromBelle Isleto Bob-Lo, covering 24 miles. Not one thing mentioned on the dance hall being 100 years old this year. A retreat for the wealthy, amidst dilapidated remnants of history and ghosts of the past, with nature ever encroaching. On the far side of the ride, people wait in line. My husband is from People quit coming in the 1980s, then the money for upkeep is not there. [10], With no buyers materializing, Norton Auctioneers of Coldwater, Michigan, was retained to sell the property at auction on February 10, 1993. The non-French residents called it Boblo, and the name was officially accepted in 1949. [1], The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, just above the mouth of the Detroit River. Wild grapevine has made it to the second floor balcony of the gallery. People from all over Michigan, Canada and from as far away as California, have chosen to make Boblo Island their home. . One step on the old dock, and I saw an old run-down white platform, no life, no care in worldlike everyone was evacuated and told not to come back. The juvenile coyote was gone in another blink of the eye. The plan is to restore it and have it run in the Hudson River Valley. Id built up this image of perfectly cut green grass, flowers, water slides and party halls, but what I saw when I stepped onto the old white dock was far from the oasis I was told about. A private community is now being built on the island. My husband is on the Grosse Ile Historical Society BoardI have pictures of Sugar Island in its heyday. Starting in the mid-1990s, however, it began a tumultuous phase that ultimately ended in its demise. Both doors are were chain locked. There were several trips from Detroit each day, but only two stops in Wyandotte. You support the mega millionaires who dont care about anything else in life except their bank accounts. I just kayaked to Boblo Island today, and I saw so much potential left in this land. Today it is overgrown: The Powerhouse, which looks like small limestone chapel, that provided electricityto the Carousel: The Dance Pavilion a 35,000 feet steel and limestone building designed by Albert Kahn and John Scott and completed in 1913. It runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at a fee of $10 each way. Ive always wondered about the island and have wanted to go back. The passageway still exists showing Gilbraltar, Michigan to the left and Amherstburg, Ontario to the right. Its maybe a five-minute ride, no more than 10 minutes with the docking. Required fields are marked *. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Narrated by Motown legend Martha Reeves, the movie "Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale" is finally in theatres. They transformed the island into an amusement park, including a coaster, Ferris wheel, fun house and more. I recently visited the island to see that the old Theatre still stands. A sign leads residents and visitors to dining venues and the marina on Boblo Island. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of summer and the magic of ferrying over to nearby Boblo Island Amusement Park. The island features many new homes and plenty of land to build on. Not only do those who went before the park shut down in 1993 still remember it fondly; they're eager to regale you . The homes come with all appliances. I dont think it is sad at all! The plan is to restructure the whole island and populate it with luxurious houses. This is what the more than 100-year old steamer looked like a few years ago. [29], The tower for the Space Needle ride was demolished in 2021, with Amicone citing "health and safety concerns". - Marva, I am 63 years old and I remember Bob-lo so well. Im glad you made this comment. Four million tourists flock to Liberty Island in New York each year to see the architectural marvel, The Statue of Liberty. When was the last time yousailed down the Detroit River toBob-Lo Island, to summertime? 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 earliest historical reference, from 1718, describes 70 Native American families peacefully farming the fertile land. $19 million in debt, John's brother Randy forced Boblo Island into court-appointed receivership in 2004. The park has been closed since 1993, but the legend of Boblo is still strong. You can also see the large stage and the curtain with big holes in it. The Human Spinning Rotor or simply "The Rotor" was invented by a German scientist, Ernst Hoffmeister, and was financially supported by businessman Carl Friese. The island is 2.5 miles long and a half-mile wide. [2], Though it was not looking for a buyer, the Michigan AAA sold Boblo Island in 1988 to the International Broadcasting Corporation, a Minneapolis-based concern that owned the Harlem Globetrotters and Ice Capades. The old Dance Hall sits majestically abandoned on the center of the island. From the U.S. (departing from Detroit) your routeto the ferry would looklike this: The ferry boat captain had to take the Detroit Rivers strong current into consideration in maneuvering the ferry boat to the dock. Which may not be surprising, given that its been many thingscamp for European explorers, fortress, picnic spot, dance venue, amusement park, retreatto many people over the centuries beginning with four Algonquin and Iroquoian tribes:the Ojibwa (Chippewa), Ottawa, Potawatomi and the Wyandot (Huron)one source claims the original name of the island was Etiowiteedannenti, a name bestowed by the Wyandotand followed by: The first recorded passage to the island, which was named Bois Blanc (White Woods), by the French dates from 1670. [2] After Michigan found Bob-Lo guilty and fined the company, Bob-Lo filed a lawsuit against the state, Bob-Lo Excursion Co. v. Michigan, 333 U.S. 28 (1948). The far end of the island is now all luxury homes. When Ste. Once built, the dance hall was the second largest in the world, able to accommodate no less than 5,000 dancers. The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario. Its amusement rides were sold in 1994. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. On that visit, the very air between the Wild Mouse and the Whip was fraught with hormones dancing to a Top Ten soundtrack which included Sitting on the Dock of the Bay and Grazing in the Grass.. Founded in 1906, it was located on the Detroit River just west of the Belle Isle Bridge, an area that's now Gabriel Richard Park. Each year the largest gathering was sponsored by the St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, which would often draw more than 10,000 visitors to their Scottish Games. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The ferry is a short four minute ride to the island. On that trip, my companions on the Bob-Lo Excursion Line steamer were other ninth graders from Livonias Holmes Junior High. Plants and overgrown grass fill the dirt paths near the Space Needle. The company had just been sold to a group from Texas who ran a small park. . Today, 24 years after the park was closed and 118 years after its grand opening, little remains as a reminder of the islands history. Rides, music, thrills, and lights attracted thousands of visitors year after year. - Sally. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Particularly down at White Sands beach below the Lighthouse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33535417@N05/4112593095/), where two boats were anchored during my visit to the south end of the island with a large group of partying young people. Boblo (or Bob-Lo) sparks memories for many adults who spent summers riding the ferry to Boblo Island, visiting its amusement park or just enjoying a picnic. Boblo Island is accessible by a 16-car ferry that departs from the dock next to the Bob-Lo Island Discovery Centre, which is at 340 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg, ON. 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. Can you go over to the island any time? 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 place just went completely downhill. Bob-Lo Park (Sometimes seen as Boblo) was established as an entertainment destination in 1898 by the Detroit,Belle Isleand Windsor Ferry Company. If it wasnt for him to have done that for everyone, our world would never have known how peaceful, relaxing, fun, and most of all memorable a park could be. It is sad, Cheryl. The folks from the residential areas use golf carts toget to the community pool in the center of the island, just a stones throw from the almost hundred-year-old, still standing Dance Pavilion: And here is where things get interesting. We live on the east shore of Grosse Ile, we would love to take our boat to eat at the restaurant. Every home on the island is just steps away from the water. I found this very useful for Information! Livingstone writes that the white sand beach was created in 1957 when a vein of sand in the mouth of the river was dredged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they deepend the Amherstburg Channel to St. Lawrence Seaway standards, opening the Great Lakesto the world.. "Living on the island feels like being on vacation everyday," said Gena Boschin, a former Tennessee resident who lives on the island and works in Amherstburg. The non-French residents called it Boblo, and the name was officially accepted in 1949. Peaking through the windows, you can see it's being used for storage. Presented in the name of the border cities of Detroit, Windsor, and Amherstburg. 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. Quite disappointing that we never went back, management was doing a terrible job. If I had mega-millions I would invest in restoration of the island and the amusement park. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. The ship, docked at Riverside Marina on the Detroit River, caught fire after 11 a.m. on . This is the structure that once housed the Boblo Island Amusement Park bumper cars. St. Clair Shores (1950-60s) & never went to the park. Instead, the island and steamships were purchased by the Browning family. In the years leading up to its closure, many of the rides were sold to satisfy debts. The Bobl-Lo Island of today? 2y Shelly Premer Neault Still closed. The reasons for its closure were numerous, ranging from rising maintenance costs and poor management to stronger competition from the nearby, more attractive Cedar Point Park. That was in 1993. 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. Page 51", "Historic Boblo boats land role in Transformers 4", "Boblo Island boat owners hopeful for restoring of damaged boat: What's next for the SS Ste Claire? (Emily Rose Bennett | MLive.com). Only a few buildings and the sky tower structure still stand. . I agree. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bob-Lo Excursion Company and the 50 years of Canadian-American use of Bob-Lo Island as an International recreation area. Is it an easy walk to the restaurant on the west side from the ferry dock? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Two years later, very little had been done.[34]. The amusement was a given. Two twin villa homes on the north end of 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. For many in this part of Michigan, this boat resides in fond memories of trips to Boblo Island. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. By 1920 the famous amusement ride, the Whip was installed on the island and the first season alone paid for the maintenance and the purchase of the ride. The island is 2.5 miles long and a half-mile wide - just 272 acres. There are no hotels. Scattered over the restof the island, there are still a number of structures left from other erasmidst overgrown grass, downed limbs from trees, and more than a few other surprises: At the south end of the island, two pieces of history, although damaged, still stand: In the portion of the island that was once the amusement parkBob-Lo as the babyboomers knew ita number of structures still stand: Unfortunately, despite a private-property-no-trespassing sign . When I was riding my bike on a trail that runs through the middle of the island, I came upon a T-intersection buried amidst tall, tall grass, with the Carousel Building on my left and the Powerhouse on my right. A miniature railroad was built around the island in the 60s, along with a upgraded dock area. This year, I hear theres an ice cream concession, Captain Bobs on the island (http://www.rivertowntimes.com/?s=Captain+bobs&submit). When did Boblo boat stop running? On a summer day in 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray stood up for something because she wasn't allowed to sit down. The cars operated by drawing power from an overhead electric grid unlike the Bumper Boats in use today. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans owns the deteriorating dock, which once served as a gateway for ferry passengers heading to the former Boblo Island amusement park. A lamp posts once used to illuminate the amusement park at night. A company called Premier Parks acquired the classic amusement park in 1995. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/17/historic-boblo-island-blo_n_1098807.html, http://www.flickr.com/photos/33535417@N05/4112593095/, http://www.boblo.ca/pages/living/restaurant.html, https://www.facebook.com/BobloIslandMarina, http://www.rivertowntimes.com/?s=Captain+bobs&submit, http://www.freep.com/article/20140706/NEWS05/307060053/boblo-island-memories-boat-development, http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/23/grosse-iles-sugar-island-beach-opens-to-public-saturday/, Boblo Island Beach House Restaurant Houzz Home, Slaves (traveling the Underground Railroad), The south blockhouse, built in 1838 (Update: See. When you disembark from the ferry, youfindyourself adjacent to a private very well-to-do residential area. With all the history on that island, I dont get it why it was left to die. 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