West Michigan, the Playground of the Nation, 1935

Map

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Hanging in the back room of the SDHC museum, 2026.

Hanging in the back room of the SDHC museum, 2026.

Name/Title

West Michigan, the Playground of the Nation, 1935

Entry/Object ID

2000.03.03

Description

Tourism map titled "West Michigan, The Playground of the Nation," published by the West Michigan Tourist and Resort Association in 1935. The map is behind glass with a 1-inch black frame. The map shows the western side of Michigan's lower peninsula from the Straights of Mackinac to New Buffalo. Saugatuck is symbolized by a dancing couple and the Big Pavilion. Fennville and Holland is also indicated.

Context

As the Michigan Pike highway was completed, Michigan sought to promote itself as a tourist destination.

Collection

Maps, 1930+ Tourism, brochures, guides and maps

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2000.03

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Map Details

Maker or Creator

West Michigan Tourist and Resort Association 1917-

Date Published

1935

Dimensions

Height

37 in

Width

16 in

Location

Building

History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park/Pump House Museum

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

The map is covered in fine wrinkles with tack hole damage in the corners.

Create Date

October 8, 2026

Update Date

October 8, 2026