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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…

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

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Image of Old Mission Point Lighthouse, on Old Mission Peninsula.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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."…

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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…

Peninsula Towers Edit.mp4
Tim and Richard Carroll share the history of two observation towers located on Old Mission Peninsula (circa 1920s), the Friedrich Tower and the Golden Tower

The Boy from Archie.mp4
Tim Carroll and George McManus Jr. discuss history of the Old Mission Peninsula, and their experiences growing up on it.
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