Aerial 1955

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

map of the saugatuck harbor

Origsize: 24"x24"

Name/Title

Aerial 1955

Entry/Object ID

2016.17.01

Description

24"x24" black and white aerial photograph of the Saugatuck Harbor taken on September 2, 1955. According to James T. Fassen this was taken as a stereoscopic image to capture additional elevation information. A code in the upper right corner is AIV-3P-136. Douglas is still dotted with orchards and large swaths of land are undeveloped.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Tara Restaurant/Spencer House/200 Center, River Queen Boatworks/81. N Ferry/Harbor Club/Harding Hotel, 2nd, Pier Marina/Saugatuck Marine 1947-1970s, Saugatuck Fruit Exchange 1917-1956, Big Pavilion 1909-1960

Context

This map is significant for all it does not show: no I-196, Tower Marina or 2024 High School.

Collection

1870 Fruit growing, farming, agriculture, Development, land

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2016.17

Source or Donor

Bella, Victor "Vic"

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1955

Dimensions

Height

24 in

Width

24 in

Location

Drawer

Flat Files drawer 15 photos

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2016-05-04

Create Date

May 4, 2016

Update Date

October 31, 2024