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Building by the Lakeshore: Preservation Planning in Douglas, MI

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Photocopy of "Building by the Lakeshore: Preservation Planning in Douglas, Michigan" A senior thesis written by Lisa M. Barker, Western Michigan University Date of Defense 4-9-1998 Department History First Advisor Dr. Michael Chiarappa Second Advisor Dr. Kristin Szylvian Third Advisor Dawn Schumann Document is inside a green, 3-ring binder. 56 pages not including appendix maps. The first part of the document outlines Douglas history including incorporation in 1870, industry, fruit growing,
Introduction History of Douglas Rationales for Historic Preservation Planning Inventory and Breakdown of Areas Statement of Goals Summary of Past and Current Preservation Efforts Survey of Historic Resources Explanation of Legal Basis for Protection of Historic Resources Public Sector's Role Historic Preservation and Education Statement of Goals and Agenda Conclusion Work Cited Appendix A Appendix B
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2020.16.16

The thesis argues the reason for historic preservation in Douglas MI. "The purpose of this document is to provide a plan for preserving the unique historical and natural character of the small rural village of Douglas, Michigan. The village occupies a naturally beautiful location in western Michigan. Lake Michigan, the Kalamazoo River, Lake Kalamazoo and agricultural lands bound the village. The location of Douglas has contributed to the growth of mills, fruit orchards and associated industries, tourism and an art movement which included art schools."

Historic Preservation1875 Basket factoriesTransportation: bridges

Voss, Mary

2020.16

Found in the SDHS/SDHC collection

Donation

A second copy of this thesis was donated by Dawn Schumann as part of 2021.62.

Historic Preservation for Douglas MILisa BarkerSaugatuck-Douglas Heritage Preservation Committee

Barker, Lisa

1970

Library

Good

Barker, LisaSchumann, Dawn Valerie (Follett) GoshornChiarappa, Dr. MichaelSzylvian, Dr. KristinDouglas House and Tavern/Eagle Hotel/Wades HotelDutcher, Thomas "Bent" Benton 1836-1903Gerber, Daniel 1820-1890Moore, R.M.Manvil, HomerCrouse, Jonas S. 1824-1899Weed, William H. "Will" 1866-1909Weed, Joshua 1817-1899Reid, Robert Sr. 1827-1906Devine, William J. 1874-1955Bridge, Swing and Causeway 1902/Drawbridge 1870 or 1868Douglas Union School 1866-Unity Lakeshore Church/Douglas Adventist ChurchSt. Peter SchoolOx-Bow House/Old Library/Douglas Athletic Clubhouse/Methodist Episcopal ChurchLakeshore Drive, DouglasDouglas, William A.Bartow, Dr. Edward L.House, Edwin Harvey 1875-1958Sayre, Professor Lucius E. 1846-1925Garesche, MariePresbyterian Camp/Camp Gray/Forward Movement Park 1899-2014Ox-Bow/Summer School of ArtHedgerow VillaValentine Lodge/IdyleaseBeachmont ResortMcVea HomesteadRosemont Inn/Rosemont Lodge/Rose MontBreezy Acres MotelIsabel's Market & Eatery/NorthernLights/310 BSHwy/Zing/Blue Moon/Mi-RoPines Motor Lodge/Plaza MotelDunes Resort 1999-present/Douglas Dunes 1981-1999/Amity MotelDutcher Lodge building 1867-J.Petter/Joyce Petter Gallery/161 BSHwy/Gray Gables/River GuildEmerson Lounge/Guardian Brewery/Red Barn Theater/PlayhouseHaworth site/Haworth Plant/Chase Manufacturing

Notes: No date was attached nor what university she attended. Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2020-08-31

08/31/2020

04/07/2025