H.M. Bekken sign

Object/Artifact

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

H.M. Bekken sign hanging on east wall of Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum during Water exhibit, 2015-2016. Photo taken March 14, 2017.

H.M. Bekken sign hanging on east wall of Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum during Water exhibit, 2015-2016. Photo taken March 14, 2017.

Name/Title

H.M. Bekken sign

Entry/Object ID

2000.01.01

Description

Wood, painted sign with the text "H.M. Bekken Horse Shoeing & General Repair"

Context

Herman M. Bekken ran a blacksmith workshop at 42. North Washington Street in Douglas. Sign estimated to be from the 1890s. A modern reproduction of the sign was hung on the building when it was converted into a short-term rental. See 2011.42.06 for a Simmons photo of the building.

Collection

Commercial businesses

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2000.01

Dimensions

Height

3 ft

Width

16 ft

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

42 N. Washinton/Bekken Blacksmith Shop, Bekken, Herman M.

Create Date

September 30, 2026

Update Date

September 30, 2026