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Shore Erosion 1986 Oval Beach and Lakeshore Drive - digital images

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Aerial photos of erosion and property damage caused by high lake water levels in March 1986 plus newspaper clippings and presentation/newsletter graphics about the issue created by Jack Sheridan.
LakeshoreWashout.jpg 796KB; from John Thomas collection, photo was scanned in 2008
The Oval Beach concession building underminded by erosion. Herald-Palladium March 29, 1986; Saugatuck Township Erosion: Severe Lake Michigan shoreline erosion has damaged Lakeshore Drive just south of Douglas in Saugatuck Township and forced officials to close road about one month ago. Township Clerk Patrica Birkholz said officials had to close road because it is no longer safe for drivers. Township and Allegan County officials are no considering possibility o rerouting road, she said. (H-P Aerial Photos by Chief Photographer Harry Smith) Beach Damage: High water in Lake Michigan has severely damaged City of Saugatuck's Oval Beach and is threatening beach house. Army Corps of Engineers officials have warned that Lake Michigan level could reach record highs this year, worsening erosion problem that is threatening many shoreline homes. State House this week approved proposed extension of disaster declaration, enabling some Michigan counties, including Allegan, Van Buren and Berrien, to receive money to pay for erosion and flood-related damages. 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Birkholz, Patty (Knoll) 1944-2018Sheridan, John "Jack" O. 1938-Oval Beach 1936-presentLakeshore Drive, Douglas

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