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Old Mission Point Lighthouse, undated
Image of Old Mission Point Lighthouse, on Old Mission Peninsula.
"Intensive Farming on Grand Traverse Peninsula," ca. 1914
Image of two men inspecting small cherry trees in a cherry orchard. On back of image the following is written: "Dear Sister & Bro: We arrived here Sunday morn. at 5 a. before anyone here being out of bed. All asked about you folks also baby. We are…
"W.R. Stone, 1849, An Early Residence, Old Mission, Mich."
Colored photographic postcard of W.R. Stone with his residence. This postcard is a collage of seperate images of W.R. Stone walking with a cane, his residence which is in some disrepair and was likely taken at the time the postcard was produced, and…
Exterior of Con Foster Museum, Traverse City (Mich.), undated
Colored photographic postcard of the exterior of the Con Foster Museum at Clich Park in Traverse City, Michigan, undated.
"Miniature City at Clinch Park, Traverse City, Mich.," undated
Colored photographic postcard of the Miniature City of Traverse City, which was once on display year-round on the grounds of Clinch Park.
"Harvest Time in a Cherry Orchard," undated
Printed on back of image: "Each season, cherry pickers from the South come to camp in the orchards and combine work with an enjoyable vacation in the beautiful north country of the Grand Traverse Bay Region. The same climatic conditions making this…
Old Indian Mission, ca. 1960s
Image of Native American mission established by Peter Dougherty in 1839 on the Old Mission Peninsula. On back of image is printed the following: "Old Indian Mission, Old Mission, Michigan, This old, old Indian school is said to be the oldest Indian…
"Cherry Picking Time", undated
Printed on back of image: "Here is the tart cherry capital of the United States. Springtime is given a grand sendoff by beautiful cherry blossoms heralding another approaching season which is topped off annually by a mammoth festival to celebrate the…
East Shore Drive and East Traverse Bay, ca. 1956
Printed on back of image: "A paved trunk highway leads the tourists along the shore of Lake Michigan, which Mother Nature has framed in deep green forests, to form a striking background for the crystal water and peaceful atmosphere of this region."…
"Blessing of the Blossoms", undated
Image of Catholic priest and attendant blessing the cherry blossoms on the cherry trees at Old Mission peninsula. Printed on back of image: "Blessings of the Blossoms, this ceremony is an annual event, bringing thousands of visitors to the Grand…