Black and white photograph of Macatawa beach covered in debris with beach cottages in the background.

Black and white photograph of the burnt remains of a house. Burnt wood is seen surrounding a stone chimney. The surrounding woods appear burnt.

Black and white photograph of the remains of cottages along the shoreline of Macatawa. Burnt wood and the foundations of cottages are the only remains.

Black and white photograph of the remains of two cottages at Macatawa. The photograph is taken from behind the two foundations looking towards the lake. Three people are visible walking on a path between the two cottage foundations.

Black and white photograph of the foundations of multiple cottages next to forest areas. People are seen walking among the remains of the cottages.

Black and white photograph of a boardwalk heading toward the lake that passes between where two cottages stood.

Black and white photograph of two metric measuring grid squares next to a measuring stick on a rug. Part of a camera ladder rig system developed by Merrill for taking overhead photographs of archaeological excavations.

Black and white photograph of a ladder in front of a tree next to a cottage. Part of a camera ladder rig system developed by Merrill for taking overhead photographs of archaeological excavations.

Black and white photograph of a ladder with two adjustable legs over a measuring grid square on sand. Part of a camera ladder rig system developed by Merrill for taking overhead photographs of archaeological excavations. A cottage is visible behind…

Black and white photograph of a ladder with two adjustable legs over a measuring grid square on sand. Part of a camera ladder rig system developed by Merrill for taking overhead photographs of archaeological excavations. A cottage is visible behind…

Black and white photograph of a man standing behind a partially constructed sewer trench.

Black and white photograph of a sidewalk lined with cottages.