Old Chain Ferry

Postcard

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Old Chain Ferry

Entry/Object ID

2026.22.01

Description

Linen colored postcard of the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck, Mich. Postcard of the Old Chain Ferry crossing the Kalamazoo River. year code1A-H185. Linen texture paper. Two men in sleeveless shirts crank the ferry that is loaded with a single car.

Cataloged By

Slusar, Vern

Acquisition

Accession

2026.22

Source or Donor

Zolper, Andrew

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Postcard Details

Publisher

Parrish & Simonson

Date Published

1931

Postmark

Notes

Decorative scalloped edge with white border

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

5-1/2 in

Location

Box

Zolper Postcard Collection

Condition

Grade 1 Mint

General Notes

Note

Create Date

October 12, 2026

Update Date

October 16, 2026