“Passtime” Floating Fishing Shanty, Likely Saginaw Bay (Michigan) Region
Name/Title
“Passtime” Floating Fishing Shanty, Likely Saginaw Bay, Michigan Region
Description
Mounted photograph showing a floating structure labeled “Passtime,” built on a rafted platform and accessed by a narrow ramp. Approximately thirteen men are gathered on and around the structure, with several small boats alongside. A stovepipe chimney is visible on the roof, indicating the structure was heated and likely used for extended stays. The form matches known floating fishing shanties of the Saginaw River/Bay region, though the prominent name suggests a recreational or semi-public gathering place. A note on the reverse reads “Dad with spy glass,” likely identifying one of the men pictured. Faint shoreline buildings are visible in the distance.
