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Saugatuck Michigan 1947

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A 22 page pamphlet depicting the 1800's - 1900's history of the village of Saugatuck. Black and white pictures highlight early life, businesses and houses of worship. An index of "Who's Who Along the Kalamazoo" lists local businesses, clubs, hotels, clothing stores and public services in existing during the late 1940's. The guide is keyed to a 7 inch by 9 inch map of Saugatuck and Douglas.
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2019.35.159

from https://sdhistoricalsociety.org/publications/NLHist/NLHist/P15-16.php Saugatuck Michigan [1947] 24 pp., b 7/8 x 9, saddlestitched. Photo tour of the Saugatuck area, both contemporary and historic photographs. The only clue to the publisher of this little book is the notation "Copyright 1947, William R. Simmons, Saugatuck, Michigan" on page 23 along with the note "This guide is intended to help you find your needs in Saugatuck..." Simmons was a former editor of the Commercial Record and a well-known photographer. There is a summary of history on the inside cover in which he credits May Francis Heath's earlier history, and the balance of the book is made up of photographs with cutlines. Most of the businesses in Saugatuck in 1947 are pictured and profiled. The booklet is fairly common in used book stores for as little as $5.

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Slusar, Vern

2019.35

Simmons, William "Bill" R. 1890/1-1966

1947

977.401 SIM

Library

Simmons, William "Bill" R. 1890/1-1966Heath, May (Francis) 1873-1961Paxton, Harry152 Butler/Kilwins/Flint's Quality Store/Landmark Building/A.B. Taylor Store/Odd Fellow Hall310 Butler/Fenn Valley Tasting Room/Consumers Power/Village News & TobaccoSorensen, William A.Plummer, Benjamin 1802-1885Morrison, Mary Elizabeth (Peckham) 1816-1881Simonson, Carlton Dale 1921-1999Simonson Studio businessOld Chain Ferry Scows317 Butler/Saugatuck Gallery/Singapore Bank Book Store/Kozy Koffee/Variety Shop/Aliber Grocery/Moore BuildingJarvis, Leroy Dillon “Roy" or "Jarvie” 1887-1949Force, Russell H. 1902-1975Allen's Shop220 Water/Coral Gables/Hotel Saugatuck/Columbia Hotel/Leiendecker's Inn40 Butler/Hotel Butler/Grist Mill/Haymarket115 Butler/Beach Day/MI Coast/Music Box/John Ball's Restaurant/Niles Jewelery 1910240 Butler/Blanford Gallery/Taft's Antiques/Simmons of Saugatuck/Tiny Tavern/Schnobel Hardware/Francis BuildingTara Restaurant/Spencer House/200 Center215 Butler/Phil's/The Walton/The Embassy Bar & Grill/Cook /Metzger/Wallin BuildingMocini, Giulio "Julio" 1909-1969Viola Fox Building/103-107 Butler/Leland Lodge/S.A. Morrison home 1850-1978428 Butler/Maplewood Hotel b.1860/facade 1923Beachway Inn/Ferry Inn c1905-Hotel Casablanca/Grace Hotel/Roamers Inn 1904-1969146 Butler/Articles/Thomas Green/Soda Lounge/Fruit Growers Bank 1894Ox-Bow/Summer School of Art132-140 Butler/Brass Anchor/Prajna Gallery/Celebration/Elms Hotel/Francis residence/Morrison HallBlue Tempo/349 Culver/Ed-Mar/Louis Beuerle Hotel ?-1976Phelps, Rutherford Ross 1893-1958Glik's/Oostings/Saugatuck/Seymour/Ross Phelps/Schnobel's Hardware CompanyKrueger Good Store IGA Market202 Butler/Pumpernickle's/Carl's AG/Richard Roda's Billiard Hall/Union Hotel 1870439 Butler/Butler Pantry/Wilkins/Koning/Nies HardwareChamber of Commerce, Saugatuck-DouglasSaugatuck Woman's Club 1904-presentHouse, Edwin Harvey 1875-1958Kasten/House's Cherry Cider Co. at Riverside Fruit Farm229-233 Butler/Oosting Appliance Shop East/Green Kandle/Busy BeeAl Buter StudioHolley, Burton D.Raxworthy, W.K.237 Butler/Puddingstone/Sinbad/Carl Walter's/Community Cleaners/Roche buildingPhelps, Waterman George Grandison 1849-1934Old Harbor/Channel piers pre-1906/Ox-Bow LagoonFishtownKalamazoo Lighthouses 1839/1858/1956-present

Much of the information in these pages the book of Saugatuck is indebted to May Frances Heath's "Early Memories of Saugatuck". Cover picture, Saugatuck in 1870, is courtesy of Mrs. Heath.

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Saugatuck - Douglas History Bookshelf [Featuring publications on area history, both present day and in the past. Offered as a guide and inspiration for those who peruse used book stores.] Saugatuck Michigan [1947] 24 pp., b 7/8 x 9, saddlestitched. Photo tour of the Saugatuck area, both contemporary and historic photographs. The only clue to the publisher of this little book is the notation "Copyright 1947, William R. Simmons, Saugatuck, Michigan" on page 23 along with the note "This guide is intended to help you find your needs in Saugatuck..." Simmons was a former editor of the Commercial Record and a well-known photographer. There is a summary of history on the inside cover in which he credits May Francis Heath's earlier history, and the balance of the book is made up of photographs with cutlines. Most of the businesses in Saugatuck in 1947 are pictured and profiled. The booklet is fairly common in used book stores for as little as $5. Review by Wally Peirce, published in the SDHS newsletter insert, pg. 16

05/06/2021

04/18/2025