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Go to Snow-covered sand dunes overlooking the Kalamazoo River item page

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,…
Go to The Old Lighthouse Cottage item page

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…
Go to Lake Michigan beach covered in snow item page

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.
Go to Old Mill Pond surrounded by snow item page

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.…
Go to Saugatuck sand dunes covered in snow item page

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
Go to Galley Gazette newspaper item page

Galley Gazette newspaper highlighting news stories and menu items from Coral Gables of Saugatuck, Michigan. The articles highlight different aspects of the iconic downtown location such as the impact the business had on the community, as well as its…
Go to Berry Cove Motel, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Black and white postcard of the Berry Cove Motel located off of U.S. 31 in Saugatuck, Michigan. The motel is situated behind a few trees in the photograph and there are two individuals sitting in lawn chairs by the entrance.
Go to Lake Michigan shore postcard item page

Postcard of the Lake Michigan shoreline where the sand dunes overlook the water. The sky has wispy clouds and the dunes are covered in trees. The back of the postcard has no handwriting and the typed description in the lower left reads: "Lake…
Go to Aerial view of Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard showcasing an aerial view of Saugatuck, Michigan and the neighboring Kalamazoo River flowing to Lake Michigan. The majority of the land shown in the image is covered in forest and sand dunes are seen by the lakeshore. There is no handwriting…
Go to Lake Michigan, Western Mich. postcard item page

Postcard featuring the Lake Michigan shore of Western Michigan. The postcard has the focus of the image on a young tree in the middle of the sand. In the distance the waves are softly crashing. The back of the postcard has no handwriting and the…
Go to Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

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,…
Go to Lake Michigan, Southwestern Mich. postcard item page

Postcard featuring the Lake Michigan shore of Southwestern Michigan. The postcard is a close up image of the waves crashing on the shore. There are trees in the distance and the sky is a clear light blue. The back of the postcard has no handwriting…
Go to View overlooking Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard of Oval Beach from the view overlooking the parking lot in Saugatuck, Michigan. The front features a wide shot of the beach on Lake Michigan and a parking lot full of cars lined up on the right side of the photograph. The typed description…
Go to Saugatuck Ferry, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard of the "Saugatuck Ferry" in Saugatuck, Michigan featuring a large group of people enjoying their ride across the water. The tree-lined shore is nearby in the background. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard, however, the typed…
Go to Sunset over Lake Michigan postcard item page

Postcard of a beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan. The front features a couple standing on the beach, overlooking Lake Michigan as the sun is setting. The sky is a bright orange and is reflecting off of the water. There is no handwriting on the back…
Go to Cabins obscured by trees item page

Black and white photograph featuring a wide shot of a few cabins, which are largely obscured by the trees. There are a few cars visible between the trees. The back of the photograph has a purple Post-it note which says "late 40 uncles cabins." Circa…
Go to View overlooking Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard of Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan in Saugatuck, Michigan. The front features a wide shot of the beach on Lake Michigan and the crowded parking lot. The beach is dotted with individuals and a line of cars are parked on the right side of…
Go to Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

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…
Go to Coral Gables, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard featuring Coral Gables, Hotel Saugatuck, and The Old Crow Bar located in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The front of the postcard shows a busy street and nightlife, with the featured businesses lit up at night. The back of the postcard bares…
Go to Lake Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard of Lake Kalamazoo and the vibrant lakeside community of Saugatuck, Michigan. The front of the postcard depicts many different boats on Lake Kalamazoo as the day turns to night and lights are shining on the water. Coral Gables and the…
Go to Picturesque Grist Mill, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Postcard featuring an incomplete scan of Peterson Mill located in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard depicts a dark brown mill in the midst of a forest, there is a small boy in red in the right hand corner of the photograph. There is no handwriting on…
Go to Golf Grounds, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard item page

Black and white postcard of a landscape view featuring the writing "Golf Grounds Saugatuck, Mich." at the bottom. The golf course is seen in its natural beauty and empty of individuals. There is a small creek running through the course and there are…
Go to West Shore Golf Links, Douglas, Mich. postcard item page

Black and white postcard of West Shore Golf Links in Douglas, Michigan. The postcard depicts the first tee of a golf game and has many individuals on the course. The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it other than the note "1st Tee 1952."
Go to Douglas - Saugatuck Art and Recreation Center map postcard item page

Black and white postcard of the "Douglas-Saugatuck Michigan Art and Recreation Center," which features a map of the Saugatuck-Douglas area and their proximity to the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan. The back of the postcard has no handwriting other…

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