Ferry Store label

Name/Title

Ferry Store label

Entry/Object ID

2026.28.14

Description

Moisture-activated label for the Ferry Store in Saugatuck. The dark blue label is adorned with a drawing of the Chain Ferry Diane and the Ferry Store building. Artist is not identified.

Context

Diane was launched in 1965, indicating the label was from after that year. The Ferry Store, at the west shore chain ferry landing, had existed since the early 1900s. This particular iteration of the Ferry Store was associated with Roland E. Peterson and family.

Collection

Commercial businesses

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2026.28

Source or Donor

Thieda, Sandra

Dimensions

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Location

* Untyped Location

205 Chain Ferry

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

When the label was framed when it arrived. The label was attached to the picture mat with masking tape. The tape has been removed but some dried adhesive residue remains on the back of the label. The label has been placed in an archival bag with a protective backing board. Sally Winthers 29 Sep 2026

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

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

Create Date

September 28, 2026

Update Date

September 29, 2026