Black and white photograph of a busy day at the beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. Sunbathers and swimmers are enjoying Lake Michigan at what appears to be Oval Beach on a summer's day.

Black and white photograph of a boy wearing a straw hat and sitting on the edge of a dock with his legs hanging over the water. He has a stoic expression on his face and is seated next to a gathered dock line.

Photograph of three gentleman gathered around a bright red table on a dock while watching something out on the water. The man seated on the left has what appears to be an old fashioned megaphone and the one seated on the right is looking through…

Black and white photograph of a large group of people gathered on a deck. They appear to be male friends standing arm in arm with one female in the group. The back of the photograph is blank except for a stamp which reads "Chamber of Commerce,…

Black and white photograph of a man crouching on top of a whaleback ship, a type of cargo ship with a hull which was continuously curved above the waterline. He is staring at a small sailboat with many passengers in the distance.

Black and white photograph of a row of four sailboats lined by a deck at the Big Pavilion dance hall in Saugatuck, Michigan.Pairs of men can be seen standing in the docked sailboats.

Black and white photograph of a church sign which reads: "St. Peter's Catholic Church. Sunday Masses 7 8 9 10 11 and 12. Weekday masses 7:45 am. Confessions Saturday 7:30 to 9:00. Sunday before Mass."

Black and white photograph of two women painting a mural of a town scene on a wall. The woman on the right is standing on something to paint buildings toward the top of the mural while the woman on the left is painting greenery.

Photograph of a community theater production being set up with young people working on set design and practicing acting. The young people on the left are working on the wall decor and the couple to the right of the frame appear to be practicing a…

Photograph of a red mill known as Peterson Grist Mill in Saugatuck, Michigan. The mill is situated next to a pond and is surrounded by trees not far from the Kalamazoo River. The handwriting on the back of the picture reads: "A photographers delight…

Photograph of the Red Barn Theatre on a summer's day. The entrance has a small promotional sign near it and the pathway to the door is lined with rocks.

Black and white photograph of a tractor snow plow and large truck being used to hold excess snow that is being cleared off of the street in a wooded area.

Black and white photograph featuring two individuals standing outside of the Saugatuck Rest Area while taking a look at the Travel Service Directory and the Public Recreation Facilties information posters. A pay phone can also be seen outside the…

Black and white photograph of the Saugatuck Rest Area as seen from a distance on a winter's day. The building is located in a wooded area with an empty parking lot in the background.

Black and white photograph featuring a variety of boats in the bay of Lake Kalamazoo near downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. Two of the boats have large American flags displayed proudly. The lake is very busy with boaters and there are buildings and a…

Black and white photograph of All Saints Episcopal Church blanketed with snow in Saugatuck, Michigan. The church is located on Grand Street in a wooded area close to downtown.

Black and white photograph of Saugatuck Village Hall, located across the street from the Kalamazoo River waterfront in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The building is surrounded by trees and a famiy appears to be walking by on the sidewalk out front.

Black and white photograph of an aerial view of the Saugatuck-Douglas shoreline from what appears to be the summit of Mt. Baldhead. The picture features a beautiful view of where the Kalamazoo River and Lake Kalamazoo meet and the buildings along…

Black and white photograph featuring a young family enjoying their time spent at the pool located along the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck, Michigan. There are tables with umbrellas located in the patio area and there is only one child in the pool. The…

Black and white photograph of the Coral Gables Ballroom located along the waterfront in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The ballroom is full of dining tables covered in white tablecloth and features an amazing shoreline view of where the Kalamazoo…

Advertisement flier featuring the All-Star Jazz Combo playing at The Blue Tempo "House of Music" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The flier reads: "6 nights weekly. Jazz sessions Saturday, Sunday 3 P.M. 'Till 9." Also listed are the members of the band and at…

Typed letter from The Blue Tempo Resort addressed to potential resorters ahead of their stay in Saugatuck, Michigan. The letterhead reads "The Blue Tempo, House of Music" in cursive lettering. The letter covers the rates for a stay in The Blue Tempo…

Advertisement flier featuring jazz musician, Ira Sullivan, playing at The Blue Tempo "House of Music" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The description reads: "Chosen out of America's Top Jazz Musicians to do the Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial Record Album…

Advertisement flier featuring the All-Star "Jazz Festival" held at The Blue Tempo club in Saugatuck, Michigan. The flier is a more simplified version which is advertising Ira Sullivan's performance at The Blue Tempo club on September 22. Circa the…