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Two photographs of people on docks on Ford Island. a)Man walking on dock from canoes. b) woman on dock
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Aerial photo of Power Island/Marion Island/Ford Island
Series of Orson Peck postcards of the Grand Traverse Region, 1945
Orson Peck postcards of the Grand Traverse Region.
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Three aerial photos of Marion-Basset Island/Ford Island/Power Island.
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Postcard view of Marion Island probably taken from Old Mission peninsula. (Note the American Drug advertising sign.)
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Postcard titled: "Scenic Beauty Along the Shores of Traverse Bay, Mich. Ford Island in the distance". Note the word "beauty" refers not just to the scenery but also to the three ladies along the shore.
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Henry Ford on the dock of the We-Que-Tong Club. Ford's brother-in-law Milton Bryant owned the Grand Traverse Auto Ford dealership. Ford made many trips to Traverse City to visit and eventually owned Marion Island.
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Three photographs of lumbering on Ford Island. a) smoke in trees b) water pump c) water pump and oil can
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Two photographs of fishermen near Ford Island. a) Two fishermen in a boat. b) Four men standing on shore next to boat
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Boat at the dock on Marion Island. The attraction on the island was a dance hall. The hall was actually located on Basset's Island which is now part of Marion Island. The dance hall is long gone.