Collection Item - Saugatuck-Douglas History Center

Douglas Bird's eye view, before 1927

Photograph

DescriptionDouglas, likely as seen from Mt. Baldhead prior to 1927 when the Basket Factory burned. The town is sparsely covered with buildings and trees.

95 59 1 Douglas birds eye v.jpg 2MB; Original located in box 31, envelope 95-59-1

Entry/Object ID

2023.10.257

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Basket Factories in Douglas circa 1851-1927Bridge, Swing and Causeway 1902/Drawbridge 1870 or 186856 Wall/Douglas United Church of Christ/Congregational Church 1883-

Subject Place

City

Douglas

State/Province

Michigan

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

Since the basket factory is visible, the photo must be from before 1927.

Collection

Development, land1870 Fruit growing, farming, agricultureMount Baldhead, Views from

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.10

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

These photos were scanned by SDHS volunteers and were posted on the Photo Blog in the hopes that community members would contribute more information. "tu" in the filename indicates the photo was "touched up" by Jack Sheridan

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

General Notes

Note

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

Create Date

10/21/2023

Update Date

10/22/2024