Name/Title
James Elliott, shipbuilderEntry/Object ID
2023.10.152Description
A man stands in front of a cottage, likely in Douglas.Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Digital scanSubject Person or Organization
Elliott, James 1830-1911Context
According to James Sheridan, James Elliott was the second boat builder to come to Saugatuck. His yard was south of the Chain Ferry crossing where Wicks Park is in 2025.Collection
Buildings: Homes, cottages and private residences, 1840 ShipbuildingCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.10Acquisition Method
Found in CollectionNotes
These photos were scanned by SDHS volunteers and were posted on the Photo Blog in the hopes that community members would contribute more information.
"tu" in the filename indicates the photo was "touched up" by Jack SheridanLocation
Box
031 A+B+C+D Photo FilesGeneral Notes
Note
These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.Create Date
October 7, 2023Update Date
November 10, 2025