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Raising the Roof research

2021.41.94

This primary-sourced data tracked the Saugatuck locations and ownership of business and residence in the 1800s. It informed Jim Schmiechen's book "Raising the Roof: A History of the Buildings And Architecture in the Saugatuck And Douglas Area" and the SDHS's 1999 museum exhibit of the same name.

SDHC ExhibitsBuildings: CommercialBuildings: Homes, cottages and private residencesBuildings: Lost

Winthers, Sally

2021.41

Schmiechen, James A.

Donation

Schmiechen, James A.Kemperman, William

11 in

8-1/2 in

3/4 in

103 Schmiechen, James

202 Butler/Pumpernickle's/Carl's AG/Richard Roda's Billiard Hall/Union Hotel 1870102 Butler/Saugatuck Village Hall152 Butler/Kilwins/Flint's Quality Store/Landmark Building/A.B. Taylor Store/Odd Fellow Hall40 Butler/Hotel Butler/Grist Mill/Haymarket/Dutch windmill252 Butler/Tuck's Pandora Christmas Shop/East of the Sun/Cabin Tavern/Walz's Butcher Shop/Nichols Bldg.

Kemperman, William

1998

"Raising the Roof 1999" pages contain footnote that reads "copyright 1998 William T. Kemperman"

01/17/2026

01/17/2026