Alvord Bridge

Archive

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Alvord Bridge

Entry/Object ID

2012.69.01

Scope and Content

Photocopy of the original blueprint drawing for a wooden bridge to access the John Alvord cottage on the Douglas Lakeshore.

Context

The cottage and its rustic bridge is located at 332 Lakeshore Drive. The bridge plan was designed in the office of John W. Alvord, a founder of Shorewood and a leading consulting engineer from Chicago.

Collection

Buildings: Homes, cottages and private residences, Architectural drawings, plans and renderings

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2012.69

Source or Donor

Clark, Josephine W. (Watt) 1922-2020

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Alvord cottage bidge

Archive Details

Creator

Alvord, John Watson 1861-1943

Date(s) of Creation

1910

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

40 in

Location

Filing cabinet

Files Accession Number

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Alvord, John Watson 1861-1943, 332 Lakeshore/Alvord cottage

Create Date

December 3, 2012

Update Date

October 9, 2026