Imagine living in Oklahoma City in the early 1900's, looking for entertainment. Most likely you'd go to the most popular leisure spot in town, Belle Isle.

Earliest records show that from 1884 to 1887 Robert Lake owned the portion of range land that would eventually be known as Belle Isle. The Land Run of 1889 brought government orders to vacate all property and ultimately that same plot was re-claimed by a man named Butler. After changing hands several times, the Oklahoma Railway Company purchased the land in 1907 and built a dam to form a large lake. Belle Isle Lake supplied steam-power to the growing city's electric cars and trolleys. Over the years the area grew to include a amusement park boasting dancing pavilions, picnic areas, a shooting gallery, canoe rides and a roller coaster.

Until it's closing in 1953, Belle Isle was a major source of entertainment for the residents of Oklahoma City. Now, once again, you can enjoy the good times of that era with Belle Isle Restaurant and Brewing Company's great Menu and entertainment.