Big Pavilion by Wilfrid Berg

Drawing

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Drawing of the Big Pavilion from across the river

Name/Title

Big Pavilion by Wilfrid Berg

Entry/Object ID

2014.26.07

Description

Pen and ink drawing of the Big Pavilion by Wilfrid Berg.

Collection

Artworks, 1909 Big Pavilion -1960

Acquisition

Accession

2014.26

Source or Donor

Muskegon Museum of Art

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Berg, Wilfrid (Wally) T. 1908-2002

Lexicon

Search Terms

Big Pavilion drawing

Location

Shelf

AC bay 11

Room

Art Conservation Room

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Berg, Wilfrid (Wally) T. 1908-2002

Interpretative Labels

Label

Wilfred (Wally) Berg 1908 - 2002 The Big Pavilion 1952 | marker on paper Notes: Wally was known as Muskegon's premier artist. He also spent some time in the Saugatuck area sketching the "sights". Here, he captures the iconic Big Pavilion from the west shore of the Kalamazoo River. In the foreground we see the back of a hotel sign. In this image, one can see the movie theater which was attached to the south end of the building. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: The Muskegon Museum of Art 2014.26.07

General Notes

Note

Notes: Framed in 2013 by Marie Muha from "Framing For Friends" Black Metal frame and white board conservation glass

Create Date

November 3, 2014

Update Date

October 21, 2025