Wolf Lake: The Millen

“Dear Little Alberta,
 How are you and how is “Pincher”? I often think of you and get lonesome to be back in Grand Rapids once more. How is school? I suppose you study hard. Can’t you write me a letter or even a card? I would love to hear from you.”  Love Mabel  January 1917
 There are [...]

Clark’s Lake

“Dear Niece,
As you were not out to the lake with us, I will send you a view of the hotel. I suppose you and Loylia are having a good time now. From Aunt Maria” June 22, 1907
 What a wonderful way to spend time in the summer!  Vacationing on a Michigan lake, in a beautiful hotel [...]

Lake Billings

“Dear Hazel,
 Do not write till you hear from us again. We are not sure we will stay here long. Yours Lizzie” August 1911
 I am not sure why Lizzie decided not to stay at Lake Billings. Maybe she just did not want Hazel to pay an unexpected visit!  Or, maybe she was afraid Hazel would tell [...]

Crystal Lake

“Hello Marcel,
 You are a swell one, too bad you do not come up. Write. I have not heard from you for nearly a month. Bee and I are on a short vacation. Rosco.” August 6, 1917
 Rosco and Bee may have chosen Crystal Lake in Benzie County for many reasons. One reason could be that they [...]

Sand Lake, Lake County

As I have mentioned before, there are many Michigan Lakes named Sand Lake. Today’s Sand Lake is located in Elk Township in northwestern Lake County.  The lake is a respectable fifty acres in size, 1.1 miles of shoreline with depths of up to fifty feet. The northern most tip of the lake stretches into southern [...]

White Fish Lake, Howard City

There are a lot of reasons Howard City is blessed. The city is blessed with good fishing, interesting buildings, eating places and close proximity to several Michigan lakes including Whitefish Lake, Little Whitefish Lake and the Little Muskegon River.
 I’m not sure what Howard City looked like in 1908 when this postcard was written, but I [...]

Wamplers Lake

Wamplers Lake is well located along the Jackson County – Lenawee County lines. To the north is Norvel Township, to the south is Cambridge Township.   The lake is convenient and close to many places of interest, including antiques, golf courses and many other lakes to explore.
The lake is only 8 minutes from the Michigan International [...]

Base Lake

“I am wearing my overalls. Please send card in return.” Sent from Augusta MI May 23 1908
I always find the messages on postcards interesting. Some message are pretty generic, but every once and awhile you find one like this and have questions. Why was it important for the recipient to know the writer was wearing [...]

Whitefish Lake

“Wednesday noon. Just finished lunch and feel better. All are well and having a fine time. Home probably Monday.  Claude”    Postmarked July 27, 1910.
 Claude and I have something in common. We both feel better after having a good lunch!
 I think the dog on this card is ready for a boat ride. Dogs have a way [...]

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is located Lincoln Township in Clare County. This Michigan 54 acre lake, with depths of up to 50 feet, is somewhat of a sleeper. It is not a well known lake, but it is developed with cottages and some year round homes and truly is a quality lake. Sandy soils, the depth of [...]

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