Name/Title
Big Pavilion researchEntry/Object ID
2021.41.84Scope and Content
Collection of documents about the Big Pavilion assembled by architectural historian Dr. James Schmiechen
1. Two photocopies of Pavilion floor plan sketches
2. "Supporting Historical Material and Information for Marker," Michigan historical marker application, 12 pages.
3a+b. Partial oral history transcripts from "The Brightest Spot on the Great Lakes: The story of the Big Pavilion is Entertainingly Told by the People who Knew It Well" video. See 2022.09.07.
4. Notes about Big Pavilion building, two pages of "Index of Illustrations", outline and budget for Big Pavilion exhibition, 1994 solicitation for Pavilion project with list of potential donors, and color laser print of "Big Pavilion at night" postcardContext
Information about Saugatuck's most-famous dance hall.Collection
SDHC Exhibits, 1909 Big Pavilion -1960, Buildings: LostCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.41Source or Donor
Schmiechen, James A.Acquisition Method
DonationRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Big Pavilion 1909-1960, Schmiechen, James A.Create Date
December 7, 2025Update Date
December 7, 2025