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- 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
- Description:
- On reverse: "A temporary mission was founded at Sault Ste. Marie in 1641, by the Jesuit fathers Joques and Raymbault, for the salvation of the Chippewas. In 1668 Father Marquette renewed the mission, and three years afterward he founded St. Ignace for the Hurons, on the northern shore of the Straits of Mackinaw. Within a few years this became a French military post. Less enduring fortresses were established by La Salle at St. Joseph, and by Du Latte at the outlet of Lake Huron. Marquette, together with Joilet, was a discoverer of the Mississippi River. After several years' devoted service among the barbarians in the vicinity of Chicago, he was returning to the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, but died during the journey and was buried by his companions. Soon after the conquest of Canada (1760-61) the great chief Pontiac raised the western country against the British garrisons occupying Detroit and Michilimackinac, and a conspiracy was planned to massacre them. But a friendly Indian warned the commanding officer, and the danger was averted. After the gates were shut upon him and his followers, Pontiac began a siege of the fort that lasted for more than a year. After Commodore Perry captured the British fleet on Lake Erie, in 1813, he took on his ships General Harrison's army of the West, which re-captured Detroit and broke the hostile power at the Battle of the Thames. When the first steamboats reached Detroit and Mackinaw, in 1818-19, the amazed Indians were made to believe that they were drawn by teams of trained sturgeons.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- Three unidentified men stand by a wall-size map in a Civilian Defense Control Center.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing Civilian Defense
- 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: "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:
- "Located at Topaz, Mich., 9 miles west of Ewen and 4 miles east of Bergland, on M-28. The direct route to the Porcupine Mountains. Accomodations - 3 double cabins - 4 single cabins - running water in each cabin - electricity - oil heated - Simmons innerspring mattresses and coil springs. Farm House meals - specializing in Southern Style fried chicken from our own poultry yard. Short orders - sandwiches - to 10 p.m. Special rates during bird and deer season - where hundreds come for their favorite sport. Our motto - "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" Rates $1.50 - $2.50."
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee costs more and is worth more than other brands of coffee".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- On reverse: "Sports facilities at MSU offer students, faculty, and visitors a wide variety of both spectator and participatory sports. MSU has more than 20 men's or women's varsity sports ranging from football, basketball, and hockey to volleyball, fencing, and golf. For those who like to keep in shape, facilities are available for swimming, racquetball, bowling, and a dozen other activities".
- Date Created:
- 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
- Description:
- This collection contains several copies from Atlases and books concerning Lansing. Contents include copies of 1873 Atlas and 1866 image copies from Rugers' book "Bridseye View" labeled with locations. Also includes photographs from 1887 of Lansing which have also been labeled in many cases. Points of interest include Lansing High School, Oddsfellow hall, Barnes Mansion, Pliney Olds & Son, and Cedar Street School. Gift of Russ Scovill.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Russ Scoville
- Description:
- On reverse: "Capital: Lansing. Area: 58,216 Sq. Mi. Population: 8,875,083, Motto: Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice. If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you. Flower: Apple Blossom. Bird: Robin. 26th State admitted to the Union".
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Postcard Collection
