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Image of Marion Island, also known as Ford Island or Power Island, with a ferry at the dock of the island, copyright 1906.

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…

Image of scenic East Shore Drive, the road that follows the eastern shore along Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan. Written on back of postcard: "Dear Friends, Glad to receive your letter and hear that you are having a nice time. I should…

Aerial view of farm, road and partial view of bay, on Old Mission Peninsula.

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."…

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…

Image of Old Mission point, with little girls in foreground and building in background.

Series of images from a photograph collection by world-renowned photograph and postcard creator Orson W. Peck. Features many prominent buildings and streets in Traverse City, Michigan.

Colored image of the Old Mission Point Lighthouse, taken while standing in West Grand Traverse Bay. Printed on back of image: "Old Mission Point Lighthouse- Picturesque Old Mission Peninsula with its beautiful shorelines and cherry orchards,…

Printed on back of image: "Old Mission Lighthouse on the 45th Parallel, At the end of Old Mission Peninsula, 20 miles North of Traverse City, Michigan on M-37, stands the Old Mission Lighthouse built in 1870, Nearby are miles and miles of beautiful…