S.D. Cannonball

Name/Title

S.D. Cannonball

Entry/Object ID

2021.18.22

Description

Publicity photograph of a wagon built up to look like a trolley or train car that is being pulled behind a tractor that has been modified to look like a locomotive with a cattle catcher. Photo was taken on Water Street.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Context

The Cannonball was a Chamber of Commerce shuttle service that transported tourists between Cook Park, Peterson's Mill, Saugatuck Village Square, Anchor Park/Island Queen Docks, the Chain Ferry to the Maritime Museum, the Duck Pond, Fishery, Mosquito Park (Willow Park) Clover's Landing and the "Business Section". Adult fare was 50 cents, children 25 cents.

Collection

1930+ Tourism, activites, tours and attractions, Transporation: automobile

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.18

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit, family

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - 1977

Notes

Anchor Park was renamed Wicks Park in 1977 so photo must be before that year.

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Location

Box

101 A Chamber of Commerce General 1/2

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck-Douglas, Niles, Henry

Create Date

March 21, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2025