Museum Development

Archive

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Museum Development

Entry/Object ID

2023.06.04

Scope and Content

Documents, plans, blueprints and photos pertaining to the development and improvements of the old Saugatuck Pump House for use as history museum. This collection was compiled over the years by the many volunteers who made it happen. The first document is from 1988 and titled "Museum Start-up Requirements." The documents track efforts by SDHS volunteers to win the lease for the property, letters of support or objection by neighbors, fundraising, interior renovations, the addition of a garden, walkway, learning stations and patio. Also included are PR/newspaper clippings, lease documents, documentation for the state historical marker application* and many snapshots taken from 1992-2000. *For information about the building prior to reuse as a museum, also see the properties file for 735 Park Street.

Context

In 1992, the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society leased the former Saugatuck water pumping station building at Mt. Baldhead Park from the City of Saugatuck. Formerly the building had been Dr. Shorey's summer cottage. The SDHS improved the building, adding a garden with handicap-accessible walkway, the brick Stan Wilson entry pavilion (2000) and learning station interpretive signs. In 2016 the building received a State of Michigan historical marker.

Collection

Pump House Museum/Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum, SDHS/SDHC general

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.06

Source or Donor

Found in the SDHS/SDHC collection

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Location

Box

063 Museum Development 1992-present

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Schmiechen, James A., Reyda, Ted, Weener, Alan Jay "Al" 1951-, Criezis, Susan, Criezis Architects, Johnson, Robert Dexter 1929-2008, Dewey, Patrica "Pat" 1928-2025, Wilson, J.S. "Stan" 1921-1999, Sherman, Arlene Birkholz, Wilcox, Jeff 1946-2024

Create Date

February 7, 2023

Update Date

February 7, 2023