George Maher collection

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

George W. Maher, Prairie on the Lakeshore: 6-page photocopy of a fax sent by Central Michigan University in 1994.
George W. Maher, Prairie on the Lakeshore

6-page photocopy of a fax sent by Central Michigan University in 1994.

Name/Title

George Maher collection

Entry/Object ID

2021.41.23

Scope and Content

Research about architect George W. Maher collected by James Schmiechen. Photocopies and issues of Maher newsletter.

Context

Architect George W. Maher designed the Maplewood Hotel's 1923 Colonial Revival facade but is best known for the grand residences he built for affluent Chicago/Kenilworth families. Sometime between 1900-1905, Maher purchased a 80-acre fruit farm south of Douglas and built three cottages there for a family resort.

Collection

Buildings: Commercial, Buildings: Homes, cottages and private residences

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.41

Source or Donor

Schmiechen, James A.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Filing cabinet

Files Family History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Maher, George W. 1864-1926

Create Date

July 22, 2025

Update Date

December 26, 2025