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Newnham's Inn, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Black and white photo postcard of Newnham's, a bed and breakfast located in Saugatuck, Michigan. There are three trees in the front yard and the word "Newnham's" appears in the bottom right hand corner. The writing on the post card says: "1947. 131…
Newspaper advertisement for Saugatuck-Douglas
Black and sepia colored newspaper advertisement for the Saugatuck/Douglas Area. The top of the advertisement has the phrase "Your Resort Area of the Midwest" and there is a small map showing the location of Saugatuck/Douglas in the lower right side.…
Newspaper clipping, "The Press State Page," Saugatuck Sea Scouts on Mt. Baldhead
Newspaper clipping from the Press State Page with picture of the Saugatuck Sea Scouts standing on the stairs up Mt. Baldhead, as well as articles on local changes, surrounding the school, signs being replaced, and driver reform. December 18, 1957
Next Act at Red Barn Theatre: Antique Dealers
A newspaper article titled "Next Act at Red Barn Theatre: Antique Dealers" that describes the transition of the Red Barn from a playhouse into an antique shop, following the most recent purchase of the building. It also includes a photo of a…
Night of the Iguana
Playbill for the Red Barn Theatre's production of Night of the Iguana. On the back is information about the following production, The Moon is Blue.
Northern View of Ox-Bow Grounds
Black and white aerial photograph of the wooded grounds of Ox-Bow "Summer School of Painting" in Saugatuck, Michigan as taken from above the northern shore. In the photograph, the historic buildings of Ox-Bow can be seen including what appears to be…
Oars
Black and white photograph of a group of eight women in a rowboat. Each has a long oar. In the boat next to them are several men.
Old lighthouse cottage among the dunes
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.
Old Mill Pond surrounded by snow
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.…
Old Pets, Douglas Mich. Postcard
Two children are sitting in a horse-drawn carriage infront of a house, circa 1910
Old Road to Holland
Color slide of a narrow country road lined with trees, with a white mailbox on the left.
Old School House, Saugatuck, January 1981
Dorothy Paton stands in the doorframe of The Old School House in Saugatuck. She is wearing a pink dress and there is snow covering the front yard.
On the Water
Black and white photo of a man, two women and four children of various ages. Three children and one woman sit on the dock, while the others are in a small boat in the front of the frame. There are other boats on the water in the background. On the…
One of Our Ovens
A photo of a man operating a large commercial oven. The caption reads "This latest type of rotating, gas heated oven holds 240 pies, employs the latest feature of top and bottom heat control."
One of Our Refrigerators
A sepia toned picture of the inside of a commercial refrigerator. There are boxes stacked six high. Several of them are tipped, revealing their contents to be apples. Several troughs have peeled and sugared apples in them. The caption describes the…
Outdoor Party in Saugatuck-Douglas
Photograph featuring an outdoor party with a crowd full of people in Saugatuck-Douglas. A tall blond individual is balancing on the shoulders of another and surrounded by a crowd that appears to be mostly men. The party appears to be at a patio space…
Outdoor scenes of Saugatuck Postcard Series
Series of four postcards highlighting the natural beauty found in Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan. The postcards feature the Big Pavilion on the riverfront, the Saugatuck Country Club, a yacht approaching the Saugatuck harbor, and Lake Shore Drive in…
Oval Beach from atop Baldhead
Looking west toward the Oval Beach and Lake Michgian from atop Baldhead. The image is out of focus.
Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Postcard of Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard features the entrance to Oval Beach, a small sign with the beach name on it as well as the phrase "Owned and operated by the Village of Saugatuck." A procession of…
Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Black and white postcard of Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. The beach is busy and the waves are soft. The stairs on the dunes are discolored and are saturated in a rainbow of color. The handwriting on the back of the postcard reads: "Oval Beach,…
Ox-Bow and Art Institute Photo Album Collage
Collection of two black and white photographs and one color photograph or postcard from a photo album associated with Ox-Bow "Summer School of Painting" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The top left photograph features a painting hanging above a piano with a…
Ox-Bow in '60s Meeting Topic
A scan of a newspaper article written about the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Societey Tuesday Talk that was put on to provide "[a]n intimate look Ox-Bow during the mid-1960s and '70s."
Ox-Bow Photo Album Collage
Collection of two black and white photographs and a sepia-toned photograph from the page of a photo album associated with Ox-Bow "Summer School of Painting" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The top left photograph is of a painting that is hung above a…























