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.

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

This book is intended to provide readers with a consistently organized and condensed treatment of Michigan's history. Each of the four narrative chapters is divided into shorter chronological periods which offer fairly systematic discussions of politics, military affairs, social patterns, commerce, agriculture and industry. Statistics are used when available to convey some sense of relatively constant input on the subjects of Michigan's social and economic development. ix, 73 p. : ill. ; 23 cm., b & w photographs, index