Douglas Village Voice

Name/Title

Douglas Village Voice

Entry/Object ID

2026.12.05

Description

Four-page, 2004 newspaper promoting the businesses behind the Douglas Design District and the Downtown Douglas Renaissance of the early 2000s. Printed by Holland Sentinel, coordinated by Dick Waskin.

Context

Legend has it that Ed Sisk's restoration of the Gerber Building kicked off a gentrification of Douglas as boutique owners moved in on Center Street.

Collection

Art destination press and promotion

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2026.12

Publication Details

Date Published

2004

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

12 in

Location

Box

025 Saugatuck Douglas Commercial History

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

12 W Center/Center Stage Salon/Upscale Merchantile, 33 W Center/Kerr Building, 147 W Center Pride Celebration Garden, Library Annex, 32 E Center/Van Syckel Grocery/J.E. Durham store, 34 Center L.W. Mc Donald's People's Store/Gerber Building, Sisk, Edwards, Wellman, Sharon "Sherri", Ayers, Nancy, Van Stedum, Michelle, Baty, Bud, Bauer, Sharon, 10 Blue Star Hwy/Keller Building/Johnson's Standard Service

Create Date

August 16, 2026

Update Date

August 24, 2026