Originally published in 1925, this book advertises 101 "modern homes" chosen for aesthetic appeal, as well as utility or arrangement and economy of construction. 107 p., ill., plans

Examples of industrial and commercial architecture as well as examples of bridges and other engineering structures. It is the diversity of structures that makes this book valuable. Almost all of the illustrations in this books come from the Historical American Building Survey (HABS) sponsored by the United States Government. If you like this style of two dimensional illustration, you can search the HABS web site at the Library of Congress web site. This book is best for people who already know a little something about identifying American buildings 322 pp. ill

A history of Michigan from earliest recorded times until 1873 730 p. , ill

A Grand Rapids Sampler is a book written by Gordon L. Olson, former Grand Rapids City Historian, for the Grand Rapids Historical Commission in 1972. This collection documents the publication of the book. It includes reference images of photographs used in the book and papers relating to the book. viii, 231 p. : ill., maps ; 32 cm.

A listing of America’s greatest historic places by the editors of American Heritage magazine.

This book should assist in the identification, documentation and preservation of sites of historic and architectural significance in the state of Michigan. The book covers planning a survey, action plan, national and state register procedures, historic districts-local ordinances and Historic marker procedures.

Black wire spiral-bound compendium of recollections about life in East Saugatuck. The photocopied book has a clear plastic cover and textured paper back. The first page is an aerial color photo of an intersection with a food market from 1957 followed by a dedication naming Blanche Haverdink. There is no index, table of contents or information about the author(s). Articles include: Page 1. A Flourishing Village - memories of Marge Dkystra and Jake Bush with photo of Jacob Heeringa house Page 3. The Jacob Heeringa Story Page 5. The Old House in the Little Woods - about Harm and Janna Dobben with photo by Howard and Betty Prins 9. The Fynaart Reformed Church 10. East Saugatuck Churches - Collendoorn's two churches: the Fynaart Church and East Saugatuck Christian Reformed Church and its time capsule, parsonages, pastors, bulletins, auction, organs, bell, Bible, communion set, collection plates, coin sorter, lights, baptismal fountain, location, singing school, house visitation, Sunday routine, and Sunday School picnics. 36. Colf School, Elmwood School, Sunnyside School, Valley View School 42. East Saugatuck Telephone Company 46. Decoration Day 47. The Store 50. The First Lady of East Saugatuck - Mary 51. The Andrew Lubbers Peddle Wagon 55. East Saugatuck Civic Association 57. A Summer to Remember, 1937, World War II Army soldiers camping for training and maneuvers, mentions Gertrued Tien, Henry Dubbink, Reka VanDis, Nancy Van Dis Vanden Bosch. 59. Horse Stables 60. The Village Blacksmith John Lubbers 61. Weber Faber's Harness Shop 62. Doodle Bugs (1940s car and tractor combos built by Jute Tucker) 65. Free wheeling in Chevrolets and Dennis Klein, a buggy maker 66. Remote control - description of working with horses 67. Three Gas Stations (John Lubber's Red Crown, Bernie Pieper's Shell and Tuckers Garage that sold Pure) and Railoads - Local Farmers 68. The Creamery - East Saugatuck Farmers Cooperative Creamery 71. Wash Day 72. The Little House out Back - about outhouses 73. The Saturday Night Bath 74. Put On Another Roll - parlor organs and player pianos 75. Parlor Tricks 76. Soap Stones - early hand warmers 77. Train Wrecks - 1912 head-on collision, 1908 accident, and March 7, 1967 accident between E. Saugatuck and New Richmond 80. A Cave at 55th Street - stories of deaths of cave explorers from 1888 83. Hoboes, Snowstorms of 1900, 1905 84. Winter of '36, 1936 86. Thunderstorms, Lightening Rods 87. County Doctor 1908-1932 Doc Rigterink 88. Stork - pregnancy 89. Funerals 1901-1925 90. Liniment 91. Recycling - during the Depression 92. The Razor Strap - for sharpening, shaving and discipline 93. Flies 94. Two Hatcheries - George Vogt and Webb Schipper and Glass Eggs 95. Brooder Coop - about raising chickens 96. Threshing 97. A Pickle Station owned by DeKleins and Bakker's Corner a store 98. A Play House 99. Spring Cleaning and Oilcloth 100. Light a Match - lamps before electricity 101. Flat Irons and Feed Sacks 102. Dumb Waiter and Hard Coal Stove 103. Curling Iron 104. Hair Cuts and To Catch a Beau 105. Shivaree - a noisy, mock serenade for a bride and groom on their wedding night 106. Early Marriages - customs 107. Beauty Contest and Fourth of July - traditions 108. East Saugatuck's Involvement to Preserve Our Freedoms - men serving in wars, rationing 111. Nylons and Home Talent 112. Three Act Plays 113. Summer Kitchen and Dark Days 114. A Straw Tick (mattress) and The Bucket (chamber pot) 115. Poor Man's Supper (Depression recipe) and Before Sliced Meat (sandwiches) 116. Community Well and A Cistern (water) 117. Water Witching and Not Another Flat (tire) 118. Windmills 119. The Separator (for milk) and Grind Stone (for sharpening) 120. Mail Carrier and Penny Post Card 121. Jenison Park, Shady Side Summer Resort owned by Luman and Lucious Jenison 122. Interurban Car 123. Riding High - a flight in Jerome Bush's 1966 Cessna for "Blanche and me" 124. Biography of Thelma Deters signed "Blanche - Aug. 2005"

A full scale view of the great lakes region. This book covers a lively narrative of the region. Included are pictures, contemporary prints, engravings, documents, old maps, panoramic photographs--showing this heartland as it was and as it is. 344 pp, ill (part color), ports, maps, 29 cm

History of the Michigan territory from about 1634 to 1900.

The Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency in Saugatuck, Michigan is remotely located on 115 acres of woodlands and sand dunes within view of the shores of Lake Michigan. The Ox-Bow Art School has operated continuously since 1910 with an affiliation to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The campus is composed of 40 buildings and structures from 1873 to 2009. Ox-Bow’s historic legacy is portrayed through the buildings, the artists, the art, and the natural environment from the past to the present. Author and artist Judy Bowman Anthrop reveals her muse, the Ox-Bow School of Art, through her 78 watercolor portraits of the built environment and the natural landscape. Also included are: • 82 original art images from regional artists created for this book • 25 paintings from Ox-Bow’s founders and legendary teachers • 97 contemporary photographs by four professional art photographers • 78 historical photos • 60 images of memorabilia such as postcards and maps. These 340 color images include lithography, print making, oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, wood cuts, glass, ceramics, etching and metals. Forward by Dr. James Schmiechen, Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Museum. 167 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 31 cm