West Ferry Landing dispute

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

West Ferry Landing dispute

Entry/Object ID

2021.18.59

Scope and Content

Two Commercial Record newspaper clippings: 5 June 1957 "Hoffman vs Village Civil Suit May Again go to Court" 11 Oct 1957 "Saugatuck Council Votes to Drop Land Suit"

Context

Confusion about ownership of a strip of land between Park Street and the river, at the west-shore Chain landing. Hoffman purchased the property around 1951 from Camp Gray, that owned all of "Government pat No. 2" except the portion called the Park Addition. The 1935 agreement to vacate part of Lincoln Road to the Camp Gray in exchange for Oval Beach is also mentioned.

Collection

1850 Chain ferries and landings/stores, Development, land

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.18

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit, family

Dimensions

Dimension Description

larger item

Height

7 in

Width

4 in

Location

* Untyped Location

205 Chain Ferry

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hoffman, Richard "Dick", Saugatuck City Council, Wise Residence/515 Park/Ferry Store/Heath Shop 1917-1980s?, Hoffman, Elizabeth S. "Betty" (Gregory) 1894-1960

Create Date

March 27, 2025

Update Date

March 27, 2025