Queen of Saugatuck

Postcard

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Queen of Saugatuck

Entry/Object ID

2025.01.12

Description

Scalloped-edge color postcard with photo of a rear-mounted paddle-wheel excursion boat loaded with visitors. A man dressed in white holds the ropes on the bow along with a Gleason or Starring-family spaniel dog. Un-mailed card with photo caption "A colorful real old-fashioned stern wheeler operates on a regular schedule from the waterfront docks at Saugatuck, Michigan. Enjoy a relaxing scenic boat ride on the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan."

Subject Person/Organization

Queen of Saugatuck (ship) c1977-

Collection

Postcards, Nautical, 1930+ Tourism, activites, tours and attractions

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2025.01

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

Donated by Mary Voss

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

Photochrome (1930-Present)

Publisher

Penrod/Hiawatha Card Company

Printer

Dexter Press

Photographer

Penrod, John 1929-2015

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

6 in

Create Date

March 21, 2025

Update Date

March 21, 2025