Crystal Lake

I posted a postcard before on Crystal Lake and I have posted on Crystal Lake itself before. But what is more inviting that lake with a name “Crystal Lake”.  It brings to mind crystal clear water and quietly lapping waves. Abby had it right. No picture can ever do justice to a crystal clear lake.
 “Dear [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Racine Boat Manufacturing

Racine Boat Manufacturing Company was one of the many boat builders in Michigan’s rich history of boat manufacturing. Named after its original location in Racine Wisconsin, it relocated to Muskegon Michigan after experiencing a devastating plant fire in the Racine location.
 Much like what is often done today, Muskegon offered several financial incentives to entice the [...]

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 [...]

Caledonia

Sometimes you can hardly recognize the past. The old railroad depot in Caledonia is a good example of this.
 At one time it was bustling with activity; worried mothers checking and double checking to make sure all the kids and pieces of luggage were accounted for, grandparents eagerly waiting for grandchildren, or family members waiting for [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

“Dear Ruthie,
Here is your card for your pretty new album. How are you?
Please tell Mama to write to Aunt Jennie saying what a little girl like you needs or wants for a gift. I can’t think of anything. Lovingly Aunt Jennie.”  sent from Detroit to Belding  on November 25 1908
From Waterland Living wishing you a [...]

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