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Mackinac Island

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Mackinac Island

 

bridge across the Straits of Mackinac
 connecting the Upper Peninsula with the remainder of Michigan

Mackinac Island, small island, northern Michigan, commanding the Lake Huron end of the Straits of Mackinac. Thickly forested, it is a popular summer resort; attractions include Fort Mackinac (built by the British in 1780) and a house (now a museum) used by John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company. The island, once inhabited by Native Americans, passed to U.S. control in 1783.

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Sheplers and Star lines racing tourists to and from Mackinac Island

 

first view of the Grand Hotel

 

and the main part of the island as seen when arriving at the ferry dock

 

the horse carriage going to pick up guests for the Grand Hotel

 

tourists resting on the Green on a fine summer day

 

horse carriage delivering guests to the water side hotel

 

and to the Lakeview

 

one of the many small guest houses

 

 

horses used for all deliveries

 

or to take a carriage ride around the island

 

and to see the Natural Arch on the East side of the island

 

large porches with white wicker furniture
 and white houses is a common Mackinac style

 

 

but some are more elegant

 

up the hill are the old houses

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Fort Mackinac

 

entrance from the island side

 

entrance from the shore side

 

the walkway

 

Fort Mackinac as seen from the porch of the Governor's house

 

Little Stone church

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Mackinac is famous for its Fudge

 

Arnold Transit Company carries the freight

 

which the horses deliver

 

including their own hay

 

history of lighthouse
(Round Island lighthouse seen off to the right)

 

the Round Island lighthouse

 

harbor marker
(Round Island lighthouse seen in background)

 

on leaving, view of the hotel
 with Fort Mackinac in background

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Grand Hotel

 

 

 

East wing of the Hotel

 

Grand Hotel carriage coming to pick up guests from the ferry terminal

 

arriving at the grand Hotel

 

carriage room and stables

 

the long porch

 

Cupola Bar is located in the upper level

 

the dining room at the grand Hotel

 

last look at the Grand Hotel

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