Author : David A. Armour
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 24,85 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
In 1895 the Michigan Legislature created the Mackinac Island State Park Commission to operate Mackinac Island State Park after the federal government had ceded the nation's second national park to the State of Michigan. Armour details the Commission's efforts to preserve the cultural heritage and natural resources of the island and simultaneously to make these precious assets accessible to the public.
Author : Susan Stites
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 2001-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0966531647
Architecture and history of vintage cottages built on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the 1880's including the Governor's Summer Residents. Mapped pages guide Island visitors along the Island bluffs, lakeshore and interior to view the cottages. The armchair tour allows readers to view contemporary photos and compare them with black and whilte historic photos of the cottages. Queen Anne architecture, Shingle Style, Carpenter Gothic, and Greek Revival are represented architectural styles. Award winning selection of the Read Michigan list. Selected Best Books with a Michigan theme from The Detroit Free Press.
Author : John McCabe
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 37,43 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Bars (Drinking establishments)
ISBN :
Author : Kath Usitalo
Publisher : Reedy Press LLC
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 30,59 MB
Release : 2018-04-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1681061295
To the Anishinaabe-Ojibwa people it was a gathering place, a sacred burial ground, and the home of the Great Spirit Gitchie Manitou. Throughout the 1600s French voyageurs, explorers, missionaries, and fur traders arrived at Mackinac Island. Its strategic location in the straits between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas made it a military outpost the British and Americans found worth fighting for through the War of 1812. By the late 1800s Mackinac was a destination for city dwellers seeking fresh air, scenic beauty, recreation, and amusements. Today, passenger ferries transport visitors to the car-free island, where getting around is by foot, horse-drawn carriage, or bicycle, the air is still clean, and the scenery spectacular. Most of Mackinac is a state park, fringed with grand Victorian cottages and the whitewashed fort overlooking the compact village of pastel-colored hotels and shops (including the famous fudge makers). 100 Things to Do on Mackinac Island Before You Die helps you make the best of a day trip and reveals dozens of reasons to spend a night—or longer—at this captivating spot.
Author : Kathy-jo Wargin
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,8 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 9781585365173
Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as Mackinac Island.
Author : Mike Fornes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,99 MB
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 1467106755
A Michigan icon, Grand Hotel is in its third century as America's summer place. The ambiance of Mackinac Island combines with the hotel's ultimate level of hospitality, premier dining, and five-star guest experience for an unforgettable stop on any visitor's itinerary. The setting itself has been captured by Hollywood on film, relied upon by politicians and the business community for conferences, and explored by those seeking relaxation and top-notch amenities for everything from weddings to family vacations. Three generations of one family have cared for Grand Hotel for more than 85 years, inspecting each room before opening, planning constant off-season improvements, and greeting everyday guests with the same welcoming smiles and handshakes that presidents receive. Grand Hotel has been named a national historic landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Author : Phil Porter
Publisher : Mackinac State Historic Parks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 31,64 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Invites us along for an inside look at the grand cottages of Mackinac Island, a uniquely Victorian island where cars are not allowed. This work contrasts fascinating historic photos with contemporary, full-color portraits to describe the development, architecture, and daily life of the summer cottage communities on Mackinac Island.
Author : Keith R. Widder
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 37,70 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : Jennifer Wohletz
Publisher :
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 35,92 MB
Release : 2019-05-18
Category :
ISBN : 9780997384758
Take a tour through Mackinac Island's private and public outdoor spaces for a rare peek at gardens both humble and grand. Each garden has a story, many have secrets, and most have a connection to the past. Come to the gardens and hear the voices of those who love them. With more than 600 color photographs featuring nearly 100 gardens and the Mackinac Island State Park, this book masterfully interweaves narratives, poetry, history and horticulture of this unique island, creating a time capsule of past and present. Mackinac's premier landscape architect Jack Barnwell along with his fellow island landscape designers and local gardeners show how they bring a unique sense of style in the outdoors. From naturalized rock gardens, tranquil ponds, fragrant lilacs and heirloom perennial gardens, to classical statues, elegant fountains, historic pergolas and showy border gardens, The Gardens of Mackinac Island provides a welcome variety of inspiration for creating an inviting, relaxing outdoor space.
Author : David E. Bonior
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,49 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 9780472112005
Congressman David E. Bonior and his wife walk the rails, trails, and back roads of Michigan's Lower Peninsula
