Visitors Guide 1954
Archive
40-page tourism Chamber of Commerce brochure. Scans of this document were found on the Jack Sheridan Drive at 2021.72.02
In addition to a rich collection of business advertisements, text sections include:
page 2 An overall brief history "84 Years of Carefree Vacations"
page 6 "Courtesy of Lake Michigan"
page 8 "Mt. Baldhead - A Step for Every Day"
page 10 "Pathway of Fur-Traders and Pioneers"
page 12 churches
page 14 "The Walking Dunes and Ghost Forest"
page 15 "Ghost Towns and Local Color"
page 16 "Do-Se-Do and Swing Your Partner" Monday Square Dance Night in Saugatuck at Village Square, Saturday night in Douglas at the Athletic Field.
page 23 "Many and Varied Forms of Recreation" golf, water sking, shuffleboard, fishing
page 26 "Aids to a Happy Vacation" Airpark Speedway, Island Queen, Red Barn theatre
page 28 "The Hand of Fellowship" services clubs
page 29 "Ox-Bow and Art"
page 30 "A Land Rich in Natural Resources" fruit growing, Christmas trees and nurseries
page 34 "Parks for Relaxation or Recreation" lists multiple shuffleboard locations, Fishtown Trail and Parson's Path for bird watching.
page 36 "Memo for a happier vacation" gradually build up your tan and fashion advice. Swimwear in town is discouraged.
2022.88.14
1930+ Tourism, activites, tours and attractions
Winthers, Sally
101 B Chamber of Commerce Guides 2/2
Mount Baldhead Dune/Park
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