Big Pavilion 1909-1960

2021.78

Kutzel/McGlone partnership

Donation

42 in

18 in

26 in

Curator’s Choice Exhibit

Dan Sigler contemporary The Big Pavilion c. 2010 | found objects Notes: As a child, Dan Sigler was fascinated with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, so it’s not surprising his whimsical works of art are reminiscent of these bygone toys – sort of an adult version of an erector set. Rather new to the world of art, Sigler began creating his quirky pieces for personal use and as gifts. Only when interest in his pieces began to grow did he begin to take his hobby seriously Working with found items, Sigler creates objects intended to evoke memories of special events or past eras. This sculpture captures the magic and mystery of one of Saugatuck’s great icons, the Big Pavilion which was destroyed by fire in 1960. The retired attorney from Fort Wayne, Indiana and his wife, and fellow attorney, Sherie Hampshire, moved his studio to the Saugatuck area where Dan works on his sculptures. *adapted from a biography done for Good Goods, where Mr. Sigler had been selling his work. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: Kenneth M. Kutzel and William M. McGlone Accession: 2021.78.01

Dan Sigler contemporary The Big Pavilion c.2010 | found objects Notes: As a child, Dan Sigler was fascinated with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, so it's not surprising his whimsical works of art are reminiscent of these bygone toys - sort of an adult version of an erector set. Rather new to the world of art, Sigler began creating his quirky pieces for personal use and as gifts. Only when interest in his pieces began to grow did he begin to take his hobby seriously Working with found items, Sigler creates objects intended to evoke memories of special events or past eras. This sculpture captures the majic and mystery of one of Saugatuck's great icons, the Big Pavilion which was destroyed by fire in 1960. The busy attorney has offices in Fort Wayne, Indiana with his wite, and fellow attorney, Sherie Hampshire. They moved his studio to the Saugatuck area a few years ago and Dan works away on his sculptures here.. (adapted from a biography done for Good Goods, where Mr. Sigler had been selling his work.) Collection: Kenneth Kutzel and William McGlone

From "Collecting the Lakeshore" 2025-2026 at the History Center main floor gallery Dan Sigler active artist Big Pavilion Birdhouse 2010 | assemblage art/found objects As a child, Dan Sigler was fascinated with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, so it’s not surprising his whimsical works of art are reminiscent of these bygone toys. Working with found items, Sigler creates objects intended to evoke memories of special events or past eras. This sculpture conjures memories of the Pavilion fifty years after its destruction by fire in 1960. The retired attorney from Fort Wayne, Indiana and his wife, and fellow attorney, Sherie Hampshire, moved his studio to the Saugatuck area where Dan works on his sculptures. Longtime members and supporters of the History Center’s art collection, Ken Kutzel and Bill McGlone donated this “memory palace” to be enjoyed for generations to come. Gift of Kenneth M. Kutzel and William M. McGlone Accession 2021.78.01