Chain Ferry Diane

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Chain Ferry Diane

Entry/Object ID

2024.04.34

Description

Framed color photo of the chain ferry Diane crossing Lake Kalamazoo on a summer day. A label on the back of the frame reads "Around the World Collection, photographed by Robert V. Penning, Print No. 77-33-23, Size 24x32, Subject Saugatuck Ferry, Saugatuck, Mich." The print is behind glass and a green mat with a silver-colored metal frame.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Diane (boat) Chain Ferry 1965-present, Wise Residence/515 Park/Ferry Store/Heath Shop 1917-1980s?, Beachway Inn/Ferry Inn c1905-

Context

The photo was taken after the Diane launched in 1965. In the background the Ferry Store is gone but the residence at 515 Park (built 1999) does not yet exist. The Beachway is visible to the far right.

Collection

1850 Chain ferries and landings/stores

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2024.04

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

32 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 15

Room

Art Conservation Room

Create Date

July 21, 2024

Update Date

September 2, 2024