Save the Richmond Bridge concerts

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

mounted on foamcor board

mounted on foamcor board

Name/Title

Save the Richmond Bridge concerts

Entry/Object ID

2023.32.03

Scope and Content

Printed promotions for musical performances to raise funds to save the New Richmond bridge Hand-drawn flyer for "Save the Bridge" concert July 9, year unknown. The concert was on location at the bridge. Riverman, Tiny, and Michigan Brew are listed at performers. 8.5x11" The photocopied poster is printed on beige paper and mounted to a sheet of white foamcor board. "Hippie" style, hand-drawn flyer for March 31st concert at the Saugatuck High School Cafetorium. P and R Committee presents concert of local bands with Cedar Rose, Michigan Brew and Stephens+Bussies. 8.5x11" Tickets $1.00 in advance, $1.25 at door. Printed on beige paper. Significant mold damage on lower edge. Newspaper clipping for Feb. 25, 1978 "Winter Jam Session" at the Woodshed of Douglas featuring Riverman, Michigan, "Tiny" Young Sounds and Schippa Brothers with proceeds benefiting Richmond Bridge Project. $2 raffle tickets to win Honda 125 cycle.

Context

Peter Hungerford played with many of the listed bands and may have played these concerts.

Collection

Music: concerts, festivals, performances, Transportation: bridges, Historic Preservation

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.32

Source or Donor

Klingenberg, Shahana (Hungerford)

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Location

Box

137 Transportation on Land

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Bridge, New Richmond Swing and Park

Create Date

July 12, 2023

Update Date

March 31, 2024