Cynthia Sorensen shares her memories of the burning of the Big Pavilion, attending high school, and working at The Hollyhock House.

Jane Underwood's grandparents and father came to Saugatuck during the summertime. They stayed in a hotel in Macatawa before buying property in Saugatuck. In this interview, Jane reflects on her own experiences summering and sailing in the area and…

Warren Valleau was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and visited his grandfather's farm in Saugatuck as a child. He recalls his father's work transporting produce, and in foundries in Grand Rapids, as well as his grandparents' associations with artists…

Candace Van Oss grew up in Douglas, Michigan. She shares many memories of her father's career as Chief of Police.

Candace Van Oss grew up in Douglas. She shares many memories of her father's career as Chief of Police. In the second part of the interivew, Candace continues with stories of her father's career as Fire Chief and later Saugatuck Township Supervisor.…

Photograph of a trio of young adults having a conversation outside Coral Gables in downtown Saugatuck. They appear to be college students as one of them is wearing a WMU sweatshirt and they are surrounding a parked convertible. The handwriting on the…

Photograph of a trio of young adults enjoying each other's company outside Coral Gables in downtown Saugatuck. They appear to be college students as one of them is wearing a WMU sweatshirt and they are surrounding a parked convertible while smiling…

Photograph of a young woman walking on a dock overlooking the Kalamazoo River. She is wearing a light brown jacket with her back turned to the camera and there are boats docked nearby with people standing just ahead of her. In the background, the…

Photograph of a large crowd standing on the beach and gathering in anticipation. On the reverse, an inscription reads "Saugatuck, 4th of July Weekend '66, circled is Terry Darling's friend Dick Criuse."

Photograph of a large crowd of people sunbathing on the beach. The sky appears to be foggy and the lake is barely visible in the distance.

Photograph of a busy beach with many people sunbathing, standing on the beach and in Lake Michigan. In the distance there is a bigger boat as well as some smaller boats with people joining in on the fun.

Photograph of a crowded Lake Michigan beach with boats in the background. Many people are lying down on beach towels sunbathing while others are gathered in the water. Circa summer 1966

Photograph of a crowded Lake Michigan beach as seen from a distance. The foreground features sand fencing in front of a gathering crowd of beachgoers and boats in the background. Circa summer 1966

Photograph of an active beach featuring people sunbathing, swimming, and a large red container labeled "Paddleboards" in the midst of the excitement. The sky appears to be a dark blue-grey color making the lake and sky nearly indistinguishable. Circa…

Photograph of a few groups of people sitting on towels while talking and sunbathing at the beach. There is a rusty barrel located behind the group at the forefront of the photograph and young men can be seen running near the dunegrass in the…

Photograph featuring groups of young people sunbathing on the beach and having conversations among the dunes. The inscription on the back reads "Saugatuck, 4th of July '66 Weekend, Me, Colleen James, Dick Fosdick, Marietta, Dick's friend." Circa…

Photograph of a couple smiling and sitting together on the beach. Towels are spread throughout the area and the dunes are located in the background. Circa summer 1966

Photograph of a young woman seated on the beach and smiling at the photographer. She is squinting while wearing a white shirt and white sunglasses perched on her head. Beach towels and dunegrass are featured in the background. Circa summer 1966

Photograph of snow-covered sand among Saugatuck's dunes. The photograph appears to be taken in the area near the original lighthouse, among the dunes just north of Oval Beach. Developed circa April 1967

Photograph of "Old Mill Pond" surrounded by snow. The pond is the focal point of the photograph, with trees in the background that are barren and patches of snow on the ground. The description on the back of the photograph reads: "Wed. March, 22/67.…

Photograph of Lake Michigan and its neighboring beach and sand dunes covered in snow. A staircase is seen cascading down to the beach and dunegrass is sprouting above the snow.

Photograph of the old lighthouse cottage located among the snow-covered dunes between Lake Michigan and Oxbow Lagoon. It was previously the site of the original Kalamazoo River Light and was rebuilt as a "lighthouse-style" summer home for the Deam…

Photograph featuring snow-covered dunes surrounding the Kalamazoo River in the area that appears to be Oxbow Lagoon. The sky is gray and trees are in the distance. . The handwriting on the back of the photograph reads: "Wed., March 22, '67. Easter,…

Photograph of the old lighthouse cottage located among the snow-covered dunes in Saugatuck, Michigan. It was previously the site of the original Kalamazoo River Light and was rebuilt as a "lighthouse-style" summer home for the Deam family.