Name/Title
Saugatuck TownshipEntry/Object ID
2021.18.29Description
12-page stapled stack of printed sheets. A brief overview of local history with added content specific to Saugatuck Township.Context
Kit's notes and resources for writing this booklet are in her archive box, "Township" folder. On the back of the last page is the text "This history of Saugatuck Township was commissioned in 1987 by the Saugatuck Township Board in celebration of the sesquicentennial of the State of Michigan."Collection
1836 Newark/Saugatuck Township government, 1800 Fur Trading, 1830 Settlement, pioneer era, Transportation: water, 1836 Singapore, Industry and manufacturing, Transporation: Rail - other than Interurban, 1899 Interurban electric train -1926, 1880 Tourism steamship era -1930, 1897 Forward Movement Park, Gray and Presbyterian Camps -2014, 1910 Ox-Bow, 1850 Chain ferries and landings/stores, Theater, plays, dramatic performing artsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.18Source or Donor
Lane, Kit, familyBook Details
Author
Lane, Kit 1939-2024Location
109 Kit Lane Research Files
164 General local history
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Big Pool c1927-1935, Bridge, prior to Chain Ferry in 1836, Oval Beach 1936-present, Keewatin (ship), Floating Bridge on Goshorn Lake c1867-1915Create Date
March 25, 2025Update Date
March 25, 2025