Big Pavilion Construction Postcard

Postcard

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Big Pavilion Construction Postcard

Entry/Object ID

2011.27.02

Description

A black and white postcard showing the construction of the Big Pavilion from the road. There are four men standing on the roof of the building. Along one of the corner steeples there is scaffolding. Most of the windows are still not installed.

Subject

Big Pavilion

Subject Person/Organization

Big Pavilion 1909-1960

Context

The Big Pavilion was constructed in 1909 and became the landmark of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. In May of 1960, the Big Pavilion caught on fire and burned down.

Collection

1909 Big Pavilion -1960

Cataloged By

Henning, Caleb

Acquisition

Accession

2011.27

Source or Donor

Volkema, Nancy Davis

Acquisition Method

Donation

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Date Published

circa 1909

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Location

Binder

Postcard Binder 1 street scenes buildings

Condition

Grade 3 Very Good

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2011-07-18

Create Date

July 18, 2011

Update Date

November 12, 2022