Name/Title
Big Pavilion PostcardEntry/Object ID
2017.05.04Description
Postcard showing the Big Pavilion from the water.
According to Erik Peterson, the white painted graffiti was the work of boat owners seeking to dib (reserve) or memorialized their spot on the docks. The text is usually the name of the boat.Subject
Big PavilionSubject Person/Organization
Big Pavilion 1909-1960Context
The Big Pavilion was the landmark of Saugatuck before it burned down.Collection
Buildings: Commercial, 1909 Big Pavilion -1960Cataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2017.05Source or Donor
Spencer, Chris Tracy 1943-2022Acquisition Method
DonationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Publisher
Penrod/Hiawatha Card CompanyPrinter
Dexter PressNotes
The Big Pavilion, a classic landmark on the Saugatuck, Michigan waterfront from 1909 to May 13, 1960, when it was destroyed by fire. The huge frame building housed a Ballroom, Roller Rink, The Dock, a famous bar. For over half a century it provided dockage for steamships and pleasure craft as well as a recreational center for residents and visitors.Location
Box
101 A Chamber of Commerce General 1/2Condition
Grade 2 ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Conti, MaureenGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Photos of individual buildings are in the Building file cabinet in Tech room
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2017-02-20Create Date
February 20, 2017Update Date
April 22, 2024
