Black and white photograph of the sunset over the lake at Macatawa, Michigan. A lighthouse is visible in the background.

Black and white photograph, multiple expostures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

Black and white photograph, multiple exposures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

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 line of beachfront cottages. Debris is visible on the beach in front of the houses.

Black and white photograph, multiple exposures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

Black and white photograph of a sunset at Macatawa. The pier is visible in the distance.

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

Black and white photograph of a sidewalk lined with cottages.

Black and white lantern slide of the Merrill family lakeside cottage in Macatawa, Michigan.

Yacht squadron in Macatawa Bay looking northwest