[32], Boblo's Scootaboats, which were very similar to well known Bumper Cars, were a popular ride. In 1991, those boats were sold and smaller ferries took people from Gibraltar, Mich., to the island, as well as Amherstburg. Everyone has a memory to tell. [26] KPMG found there was no money left to continue supplying basic services. I agree, Jennifer, very sad. Boblo was originally named Bois Blanc by the French, but residents couldn't pronounce the name. "For people who don't know, Boblo was an island amusement park that . Watch. On that trip, my companions on the Bob-Lo Excursion Line steamer were other ninth graders from Livonias Holmes Junior High. Our world today, especially with the pandemic, needs what we all once had back in this society. These gleeful youngsters certainly seem amused on a ride at Eastwood, at the northeast corner of Eight Mile Road and . The beautiful wood flooring should never have been ripped out. Boblo Island Amusement Park ran from 1898 to 1993. The haunting pictures show graffiti, decrepit rides, and overgrown greenery. In 1991, the two Boblo boats were sold and smaller ferries took people from Gibraltar, MI., to the island, as well as to and from Amherstburg, Ontario. 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. The Carousel Building, built in 1905 to house the first amusement ride on Bob-Lo Island, served as a convention hall and later, the roller-skating rink (beginning with the 1940 season) before ending up as a theater. My husband is on the Grosse Ile Historical Society BoardI have pictures of Sugar Island in its heyday. [1] Screamer, a double corkscrew; Nightmare, an indoor all-dark ride; and Sky Streak, a steel out-and-back design, were its three roller coasters. Very little remains, physically, of the amusement park attractions, but what we did find is fascinating, as you'll see in the link below. [1], The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario, just above the mouth of the Detroit River. Its a shame that Boblo Island had to close. Visitors could travel between rides and attractions using a mini railroad. Places like fort custer, MI and fort sheridan, illinois, all sold to profiteers. Boblo (or Bob-Lo) sparks memories for many adults who. The old Dance Hall sits majestically abandoned on the center of the island. I can only imagine the dangers of the dilapidated buildings, to say nothing of concerns about strangers. 2y Guy Adelini One of my favorite rides! The ship, docked at Riverside Marina on the Detroit River, caught fire after 11 a.m. on . We live on the east shore of Grosse Ile, we would love to take our boat to eat at the restaurant. 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. Its amusement rides were sold in 1994. DETROIT Say the name "Boblo" to anyone who grew up around Michigan, and their eyes will light up. Once the island closed, the boats sat abandoned for years. Sue Cicala. 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). Loved going to Bob-Lo as a kid. There is a dock at the restaurant on the island, Sue. With probably more than a bit of clean-up and reconstruction, it would make a wonderful venue for a wedding reception!!! People can dock their private boats there, or take a four-minute ferry ride from Amherstburg, Ontario. The plan is to restore it and have it run in the Hudson River Valley. 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. Without Michael's approval the park was closed, the rides sold off, dismantled and shipped away. The ride takes about 5 or 10 minutes, instead of the hour it used to take . He's been with WDIV since 2013. This is the living space inside one of the single family homes. The 1878 Mangels-Illions Carousels 44 horses, two goats, and two deer were sold for more than $1 million. 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. 525 55 shares Like Most relevant Ryan Hance How long ago did this place close and why did it close down? What remains of the boat after the fire is currently docked at Riverside Marina in Detroit. [6] In February 1992, the park was put up for sale for US$9 million, half of its 1988 purchase price, though it committed to opening it for that summer. If you are adventurous and don't mind a difficult climb, you can make a reservation (months in advance) and enter the crown. (Emily Rose Bennett | MLive.com). Both doors are were chain locked. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The first thing I did when I got back home was to search for a Bob-Lo Historical Society on the Internet. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. These are the remains of some of the washrooms. To add . 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. The island is 2.5 miles long and a half-mile wide - just 272 acres. 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). It's docked in New York. Well later that same summer (1972) I went with 2 of my brothers, one older and one younger with our Mother. I recently visited the island to see that the old Theatre still stands. One of the many residential homes on the north end of Boblo Island, Ontario, seen Wednesday, July 27, 2016. 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.. This historic boat carried passengers to and from Boblo Island, and amusement park located on the Detroit River. You do it for other people. Yes, Kathy, the Bob-Lo Island Beach House Restaurant is an easy walk. Which theme park has the most deaths? The Browning Family sold the island in 1979, which led to several owners in the following years, including IBC and AAA of Michigan. Claire V can fit up to 16 vehicles as well as pedestrians and cyclists. [17], In March 1994, the rides were dismantled and sold off piecemeal to the Pacific National Exhibition and a series of U.S. theme parks, a moment that confirmed the "worst fears" of Malden Township officials; the amusement park paid 25 percent of its taxes. The fire could not be contained and destroyed the historic mahogany woodwork and upper decks. It was a terrible idea to put a roller coaster in there. Anyone can go on the island via the ferry for a fee of $10 round-trip, but Boblo isn't a typical tourist destination. It opened in 1898 as Boblo Island Amusement Park on Bois Blanc Island (not the Bois Blanc up near Mackinac Island, but the one on the Detroit River). [23] Townhouses and condominiums were proposed in 1997. Did you work on both the SS Ste. "That's probably because I have about twice as many rides as Boblo Island." . What a wonderful goal, Andrew! I did notice, however, the last time we went the island had gone downhill quite a bit. See more ideas about island, amusement park, boblo boat. http://bit.ly/2cIo6Ny (Video by Alex Atwell), VINTAGE BOBLO: Throwback video of the old Boblo boat and Boblo Island. A parking stub from Boblo Island, 1988 It lies just above the mouth of the Detroit River and was commonly referred to as Detroit's Coney Island. It was one of the most popular places to dance in the 1920s. The Columbia is undergoing restoration. 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). Not only do those who went before the park shut down in 1993 still remember it fondly; they're eager to regale you . I agree. 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.. The place just went completely downhill. The 18-mile boat ride was carried out by the famous ships: the Columbia, built in 1902, and the Ste. 2y Shelly Premer Neault Still closed. On a summer day in 1945, Sarah Elizabeth Ray stood up for something because she wasn't allowed to sit down. The non-French residents called it Boblo, and the name was officially accepted in 1949. The park closed in 1996 after several personal injury lawsuits were filed against it. After 85 years of operation, these two sister steamships - the oldest in America - awaken from a deep slumber to find a devoted team of enthusiasts have set out to rescue them from their deteriorating state. Its sister. Explore. The case reached the U.S. Supreme Court and resulted in a notable 1948 decision construing the scope of the commerce clause. Thank you again for the information. From Queens, you can get there via the Roosevelt Island Bridgethis is the only way to walk or drive onto the island. The ship in mid-swing. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Many years later, the ferries were sold but the service was continued by a number of different, smaller boats. 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? Colorful adirondack chairs surround a campfire pit near Captain Bob's. Detroit, Windsor and Belle Isle Ferry Company, From 2018: Old Boblo Island boat catches fire at Detroit marina. What did you do? The ferry runs 365 days a year, departing every 20 minutes. The restaurants 2013 grand opening was May 24th. - Sally. This is the view now from the end of the tunnel. A sign leads residents and visitors to dining venues and the marina on Boblo Island. Bring a bike or plan to hike as the only streets to accommodate cars are in the development. Electric Park was the dream-come-true of Arthur C. Gaukler, a. Cedar Point, which has world-famous roller coasters and a wider range of attractions, is close enough to the Detroit area for a day trip (for the very hardy). Today, 24 years after the park was closed and 118 years after its grand opening, little remains as a reminder of the islands history. [25], American investors were scared away after the September 11 attacks, which hurt the financial outlook for the development. You can also visit Boblo.ca. Four million tourists flock to Liberty Island in New York each year to see the architectural marvel, The Statue of Liberty. I remember the log ride, where we''d all get wet but would soon dry out running about, the carousel, and of course the roller coaster. What I remember about Bob-Lo Island specifically, the entrance coming off of the boat, one of the last times I went the Simpsons were the mascots and I met Bart and Homer. As I have written to the owner of the company that bought the island: You have no idea how much Boblo Island Amusement Park was to our society. Hundreds of small amusement parks went out in 1980s as families all went to super amusement parks like Cedar Point and Six Flags and did not visit small ones often. For visitors based in Detroit, it was about 30 kilometers away and could be reached by ferry. Newly restored in the Spring of 2013 by the residents of the community, they now offer Blockhouse tours on most Sundays from 1pm - 4pm. That was in 1993. This is what the more than 100-year old steamer looked like a few years ago. It is boarded up but . Thank you again!! A lamp posts once used to illuminate the amusement park at night. 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. The back of the 50,000-sq-ft building which was commissioned by Henry Ford and built in 1913. Now surrounded by tall grass and weeds, the park's historic entertainment theater remains near the center of the island. Ferry passengers could be going to the island to patronize the restaurant. The park closed in 1993 as a result of poor management and attendance was shrinking because of other parks like Cedar Point. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Mike! Ken Haddad is the digital content and audience manager for WDIV / ClickOnDetroit.com. 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. Its sad that my kids will never be able to go there and ride the same rides I did as a kid. [2] This year, I hear theres an ice cream concession, Captain Bobs on the island (http://www.rivertowntimes.com/?s=Captain+bobs&submit). Potentially, it could become a wedding reception hall or hotel. Since 1989, Kevin has collected miniature amusement park rides, and built a loose replica of Boblo Island in his home. Please dont judge us without knowing us! Plant life around the old Space Needle observation tower. The island was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad to Canada, which worked to help escaped slaves leave the country. Beginning in 1952, Joe Short, a man of diminutive physical stature, was employed as 'Captain Boblo', and traveled on the boats entertaining passengers of all ages. $19 million in debt, John's brother Randy forced Boblo Island into court-appointed receivership in 2004. 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. See more ideas about island, amusement park, boblo boat. The Nightmare (ride), Falling Star, Wild Mouse, Sky Streak and Screamer were the signature rides. The Bois Blanc Lighthouse built in 1836; its lamp room was destroyed in 1954 when vandals started a fire. Plus it was a place where the 400-pipe, 4-meter high, self-playing orchestra was housed. I wish that the people that bought this island could restore it. Can you go over to the island any time? The Ste. Departing from the foot of Woodward Avenue, whereHart Plazais now, theColumbiaandSte. People from all over Michigan, Canada and from as far away as California, have chosen to make Boblo Island their home. Morale among the employees both on the Boats and the Island was at an all-time low according to some veteran workers. Bob-Lo Park (Sometimes seen as Boblo) was established as an entertainment destination in 1898 by the Detroit,Belle Isleand Windsor Ferry Company. [29], The tower for the Space Needle ride was demolished in 2021, with Amicone citing "health and safety concerns". The park was sold but never got up and running again so all the rides and boats were sold. The passageway still exists showing Gilbraltar, Michigan to the left and Amherstburg, Ontario to the right. We also traveled from past to the present on the island, which was a must-visit destination for families for decades. The Boblo Island Beach House Restaurant is located along the western shore of the island by the marina. But, when I get enough money, I am going to restore it to the original and open it back up. - LJ. The middle section of the island was developed as a park. Bois Blanc Island, commonly called Boblo Island, is an island in the Detroit River on the Canadian side of the border and is part of Amherstburg Skip to content Menu I recently visited the island to see that the old Theatre still stands. It was in a time when the parents didn''t have to worry about the children. These luxury dwellings were erected. Parts of that tower still stand. By their very nature, amusement parks are places of fun, relaxation, excitement, and recreation. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Check out recent photos from one of the Boblo boats. 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. [9] The loss of the Detroit ferry service dented attendance severely in the 1992 season, which along with poor weather caused the park to miss its attendance goal. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. . I was just in Amherstburg Sunday May 27,2013. Im glad you made this comment. Exploring and discovering those remains is a thrill in its own right. Though not all is lost. "[2] The Michigan Supreme Court fined the company $25 for the discrimination they presented towards Ray. As one can use motor vehicles only in the northern residential tip of the island, if you plan to explore the island, you may want to bring a bike with you. the building is not secure, given that one-quarter of a large window in the front is broken in, metal strips hanging from its frame. Action Park in New Jersey is known as the most dangerous amusement park in the country, six people passed away from 1980 to 1987. We need to preserve what we have left, just for historys sake. The Boblo boat took passengers on an 18-mile cruise down the Detroit river to Boblo Island Amusement Park. One of the more high-end homes on the north end of Boblo Island, Ontario. The tiny island is located in the middle of the East River, parallel to Manhattan's East 46th to 85th Streets. 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. Bois Blanc is known regionally as the former home of the Boblo Island Amusement Park, which began operation in 1898 and closed on September 30, 1993. One of these survived to become a souvenir stand for the amusement park. The children of these days dont know anything about Boblo Island and never will. You'd be hard-pressed to find much evidence of those rides now. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. Boblo Island Amusement Park was an amusement park which ran from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. The boat would stop there to take people to the island for the day. 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 . But the partnership soon dissolved into a clash of wills that led to the collapse of the amusement park and a bitter lawsuit. Bois Blanc Island was where Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, a Native American warrior, decided to place his headquarters during the War of 1812. The company had just been sold to a group from Texas who ran a small 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. http://bit.ly/2cIo6Ny. The far end of the island is now all luxury homes. I had the pleasure of delivering a load of stuffed animals to the Park in the early 1990s, was a trip i will never forget, driving my Freightliner truck and a 48 foot trailer onto the wharf to make the trip across the river in the middle of the night over to the island then driving around the the park, having to stop and wait for the park benches to be moved for me to able to get truck and trailer around the turns stopping here and there to off load these stuffed toys into little electric carts for the arcade games before the park opened the next day, Friday of a May 24 weekend. 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. Part of the experience was the long boat ride to the island. We also traveled. The Island is now stripped on most of anything that would resemble an amusement park. Claireoffered their own form of entertainment. The park was closed for the 1933-1934 seasons due to the Great Depression. About Boblo Island: Michelle, I interpret Roys use of the phrase mega-millionaires as being in service of describing the island developers, not the residents. They are 1,405 square feet with a full basement. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Pinterest. Before I rode on it on the Island I had gone to a local fair and 3 other girls and I rode together on it and we laughed and really enjoyed it. 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. Yongma Land Abandoned Theme Park. On the far side of the ride, people wait in line. These homes are 1,250 square feet on the sides, 1,625 in the middle. Boater can also dock at the Boblo Wharf on the west side of the island, to eat at the Bob-Lo Island Beach House Restaurant. The restaurant just opened for the season on the 24th, this past Friday. Claire and the SS Columbia? During the 1920s and 1930s, swimming contests were held that went fromBelle Isleto Bob-Lo, covering 24 miles. 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. The goal of developers is to someday populate the entire island with neighborhoods. [30], The Falling Star, log flume, Enterprise, Sky Tower (Space Needle), Ferris wheel, a zoo, and a carousel were the signature attractions. The place is oozing history. Some of the most popular rides were "The Nightmare," "Sky Streak, "Screamer," and "Wild Mouse.". [7] Though one expert felt that Boblo was too big to fail outright and could be turned around,[8] By June, however, no firm offers had been made for the park. They transformed the island into an amusement park, including a coaster, Ferris wheel, fun house and more. Residents of the small community live among acres and acres of nature, just steps from water. 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. . A woman leans against the fence in the foreground to take a picture of the ride. The audio journey to Mars is etched in my brain! Finally, A young entrepreneur who successfully turned around a floundering amusement park in suburban Seattle bought Bob-Lo hoping to turn it around. This amusement park, while once the delight of both kids and adults until the early 90s, has been abandoned for more than two decades. Boblo (or Bob-Lo) sparks memories for many adults who. The sociology of unemployment - Tom Boland 2015-07-01 The sociology of unemployment is an analysis of the experience and governance of unemployment. It is sad, Cheryl. I grew up visiting the island and Im hoping to return to explore it again someday. [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. We dont save anything for history any more. By Edward Pevos of MLive - epevos@MLive.com. Only a few buildings and the sky tower structure still stand. Take a look at the link below as we take you a journey through what was once Boblo Island Amusement Park, right up to its emerging transformation. 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). St. Clair Shores (1950-60s) & never went to the park. A combined force of British and Native American soldiers in canoes surprised and overpowered an American vessel en route to Detroit. 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