The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)
There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat.
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Discover the Deep History of Harbor Springs Michigan – 16 Old Photos Give a Glimpse
The history of Harbor Springs Michigan traces a rare continuity from Odawa settlement to steamship resort town. This story explains how culture, commerce, and community shaped one of the Great Lakes’ most enduring places.
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Summer History of Saugatuck Michigan – 5 Defining Years That Turned a Lumber Town Into a Summer Powerhouse
Saugatuck, Michigan reinvented itself in the early 1900s, trading sawmills for steamships, dance halls, and beach tourism. This is how a small harbor town became a Midwest summer destination.
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