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- Description:
- On reverse: "Situated in the Straits of Mackinac, which divides the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, and connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. It is eight miles in circumference, with an area of three and one-half miles. The surface is elevated, the main plateau being 150 feet above the surface of the lake, the upper plateau 294 feet and the highest point near the southern end 318 feet. The surface is densely wooded with maple, oak, birch, and beech; also a profusion of evergreens, juniper, tamarack, balsam and pine".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- Shores, apple blossoms, Holland tulips, sailboats, autumn trees, and skiers.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Michigan (The Great Lakes State) Home of the World's Longest Suspension Bridge (5 miles) Connecting Upper and Lower Michigan. Over 3,000 miles of beautiful shoreline - 36,000 miles of streams - and more than 11,000 lakes. An ideal area to fish, hunt, and vacation. State animal - Wolverine - State flower - The Apple Blossom - State Bird - Robin".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "1. State Capital, Lansing, Michigan. 2. The Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie. 3. Klinger Lake near Sturgis. 4. Mackinac Bridge. 5. A Lake Michigan Beach. 6. Indian Chief. 7. Fort Mackinac. 8. A Michigan Picnic Area. 9. The Tahquamenon Falls. 10. Curwood Castle in Owosso. 11. Cheboygan Skin Divers. 12. Religious Center of Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. 13. Cherry Festival Time, Traverse City. 14. Colorful Floats, National Cherry Festival. 15. Fallasburg Covered Bridge near Fallasburg Park.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park - Munising to Grand Marais, in Michigan's upper peninsula. A sketch showing the new 28,500 acre Park, including the Pictured Rocks, Grand Sable Sand Dunes, lakes, streams and waterfalls. In addition on the inland side there is to be an outer "fringe area" of 38,500 acres to remain in private hands, with only sustained yield timber harvesting allowed, to prevent unsightly development."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Chlorastrolite (Greenstone) - is the "official state gem" of Michigan. It is a variety of the mineral pumpellyite and is found chiefly as small, green, rounded beach pebbles, showing a turtleback pattern. Greenstones can still be found on Isle Royale and on some of the mine waste piles of the Copper Country, although it is a rare mineral".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Nickname - Wolverine State, 1940 population - 5,256,106, Area in Sq. miles - 57,980, Entered the Union, Jan. 26, 1837".
- Date Created:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Michigan is our 26th state (1837). Capital: Lansing. Ranks in ten most populated States, yet is 23rd in area. Famous for its unique combination of industry and recreation. 3,177 miles of shoreline and hundreds of lakes and streams make Michigan truly the Water Wonderland".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- Outline of the lower peninsula with a lake, dock, and trees inside.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "State of Michigan - 'The Water Wonderland' - The extraordinary scenic beauty of Michigan, bordered as it is by the waters of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie over 11,000 inland lakes, large number of streams and rivers, abundance of historical lore, together with its vast industry, combine to make Michigan truly a "tourist Empire of the inland Seas".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection