Scope and ContentBinder of planning information, press releases and clippings, photos, letters and documents pertaining to the SDHS 2003 Heritage Festival and Historic Home Tour on Sept. 19-21, 2003. Information likely compiled by event chairpersons Dottie Lyon and Merle Malmquist [OCR scan of 2003 event report by Merle Malmquist, Chairman] The second Heritage Festival Weekend successfully showcased the rich history of the Saugatuck Douglas area. I hope each of you had the opportunity to attend some portion of the weekend and visit with residents and visitors. The enthusiasm of volunteers and attendees was very evident. This weekend was successfill because of numerous volunteers working 2 and 3 hour shifts. Some worked a shift each day. To each of you I say thank you. The Festival Committee needs special recognition. The Publicity (press releases, posters, rack cards, newspaper articles & photos) was the responsibility of Ron Hirsch, Johnn Malloy, and Judy Anthrop. Trolley Tour Guides were Jim Schmeichen and Dawn Schumann. Dawn also arranged for the River Fire at Wades Bayou. Jeff Wilcox was chairman of the Band Concert. Information Tables in Saugatuck and Douglas were organized by Dawn Schwake and Merle Malmquist. Thanks to Dottie Lyon the Home Tour spotlighting historic residences was thrilling. Martha Boetcher took on the responsibility of the Native American Celebration and Peg Sanford, Bill Johnson, and Ralph Siddell handled the tickets/money. The Thank You Party for the volunteers was beautifully arranged by Ellen Sprouls. And thanks to each of you who volunteered at one or more of the above activities. This Festival involves more than just the Historical Society. The Douglas Heritage Preservation Committee underwrote the cost of the Casco Band and the Quartette that played for the River Fire. The Douglas Department of Public Works provided 5 more cauldrons for the River Fire and Robert Rank and Rick Thompson saw that they were in place and lit for everyone’s enjoyment. The Saugatuck Douglas Art Club sponsored the Clothesline Art Fair and Helen DeGeantano arranged for the Douglas Dutchers to play their last game of the season. Local churches, Fenn Valley Winery, and Crane Orchards offered special programs. Kevin Kane of The Kane Group, Grand Haven gave a donation to cover the expenses of the Thank You Party. Nancy Ayers, French Cottage, planned and served beverages and cookies at Dutcher Lodge. Houses featured were [OCR scan of ticket] Saugatuck: Site # 1: Park House (1859) 888 Holland Street Sallie & John Cwik and Linda & Joe Petty Built by a lumber baron, this fine Greek revival structure has splendid PORCHES. A HOTEL FOR MANY YEARS, and now a B&B, Susan B. Anthony, EARLY WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND TEMPERANCE LEADER, STAYED HERE IN 1879. Site #2: Fursman House (1855/1927) 246 Mary St.. Korry and Doug Hoeksema Originally the village’s first school HOUSE BUILT in THE GREEK REVIVAL STYLE, IT RECEIVED A COLONIAL REVIVAL FACADE IN THE 1920S DESIGNED BY FAMOUS CHICAGO ARCHITECT THOMAS Eddy Talmadge for the Director of the Oxbow / Ox-Bow School of Art. Site #3: Koning House (1903) 447 BUTLER STREET, CORNER MARY Jane and Bob VerPlank Celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, this house, which is a fine example of the QUALITY HOMES THAT COULD BE ORDERED FROM the Sears Catalogue in the early 19OOs, is an EXAMPLE OF THE QUEEN ANNE ARCHITECTURE THAT WAS BECOMING POPULAR IN THE MIDWEST. Douglas: Site #4: Old School House (ca.1867) 130 Center Street Nancy Budd This noble italianate structure, Douglas’ second school, is regarded BY SOME AS THE FINEST ARCHITECTURAL specimen in Douglas and is listed on the National register of Historic Places. The original four classrooms are now four apartments. Site #5: Dutcher Lodge & Village Hall (1875/1902) 86 CENTER STREET This Italianate structure was the MOST IMPORTANT BUILDING IN THE DAILY life of Douglas. The right half was BUILT IN 1875AS THE MASONIC LODGE; THE LEFT HALF AS THE VILLAGE HALL IN 1902. Empty and neglected for many YEARS, THE BUILDING WAS RECENTLY RESTORED THROUGH EFFORTS OF THE DOUGLAS HISTORICAL Preservation Committee and the Village council, with the Village Hall now occupying the first floor and the Masons the second. Refreshments will be served at Dutcher Lodge, provided by the Douglas Downtown development Authority. In addition, there WILL BE A DISPLAY OF THE 100 "PIVOTAL ” ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURES IN Saugatuck and Douglas according to the 2000 Building Survey CONDUCTED BY THE SAUGATUCK-DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Site #6: Crouse House (ca. 1860) 1 1 Fremont Street, Corner Main Bonnie Keller This handsome Greek Revival home WAS BUILT BY A LOCAL CARPENTER WHO WAS ALSO ONE OF THE FIRST FRUIT FARMERS IN THE AREA. INCLUDED ON THE TOUR WILL BE THE ORIGINAL BARN THAT WAS PART OF THE FRUIT FARM. Site #7: Wade Cottage (1851) 149 S. Washington Street Jim Schmiechen and Ken Carls Built by the founder of Douglas, Jonathan Wade, this is the oldest existing house in Douglas. Built as a two STORY "PLANK HOUSE”, IT’S SMALL ROOMS MAINTAIN THE FEEL OF A PIONEER CABIN. IT WAS LATER COVERED BY HORIZONTAL SIDING IN A PRIMITIVE GREEK REVIVAL MANNER Design and Photography: Ron Hirsch