Big Pavilion research
Archive
Collection of documents about the Big Pavilion assembled by architectural historian Dr. James Schmiechen
1. Two photocopies of Pavilion floor plan sketches
2. "Supporting Historical Material and Information for Marker," Michigan historical marker application, 12 pages.
3a+b. Partial oral history transcripts from "The Brightest Spot on the Great Lakes: The story of the Big Pavilion is Entertainingly Told by the People who Knew It Well" video. See 2022.09.07.
4. Notes about Big Pavilion building, two pages of "Index of Illustrations", outline and budget for Big Pavilion exhibition, 1994 solicitation for Pavilion project with list of potential donors, and color laser print of "Big Pavilion at night" postcard
2021.41.84
Information about Saugatuck's most-famous dance hall.
SDHC Exhibits1909 Big Pavilion -1960Buildings: Lost
Winthers, Sally
2021.41
Schmiechen, James A.
Donation
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Big Pavilion 1909-1960Schmiechen, James A.
12/07/2025
12/07/2025