The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Then & Now series is Grand Haven from local authors Wallace K. Ewing, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Dobbie for the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. The book boasts more than 200 vintage and modern images comparing Grand Haven’s past to its present.
As fur trading in Michigan came to an end, pioneers migrated to Grand Haven for lumber. By the time the last acre of trees was harvested, Grand Haven had shifted from dependence on lumber to manufacturing and tourism. These images illustrate the foundations upon which the community was built and changes wrought through the years.
This is co-author Ewing’s fourth book on the history of Grand Haven with Arcadia Publishing. His three previous titles are The Grand Haven Area: 1860-1960; The Grand Haven Area in Vintage Postcards: 1905-1975; and Maritime Grand Haven: Coast Guard City USA.
Highlights of Grand Haven:
• Proceeds from the book will benefit the Tri-Cities Historical Museum.
• The book covers resort areas that have been attracting visitors for over 140 years.
• Most of the ‘then’ images are postcard views, which denotes what site and scenes were deemed important in the past.
• Many of the images show changes to public buildings, such as the hospital, churches and schools.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.
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