St. Clair Shores: Village on the Lake (MI) (Images of America)

Author: St. Clair Shores Historical Commission

Brand: Arcadia Publishing

Edition: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 128

Details: This collection of over 200 images chronicles the life and times of this once fledgling township established in 1843, to its incorporation as a city in 1951, and on to its present day prosperity. During the late 19th century, a small group of Frenchmen from the fort at Detroit settled north along the shore of Lake St. Clair at the mouth of the Milk River. Originally known as L'anse Creuse, this tiny settlement soon grew into a bustling farming community. Historian Arthur M. Woodford has compiled maps, photographs, and drawings to tell the story of this ""Village on the Lake."" Here the reader will find views of Lake St. Clair, the Milk River, and the many 19th century families and farms that fostered the growth of the area. Included are the stories of the infamous Blossom Heath Inn, Jefferson Beach Amusement Park, the grand Masonic Country Club, and the Interurban railway. Following World War Two, St. Clair Shores grew as part of the population boom of southeastern Michigan, and this once quiet village is now a modern suburban community of over 66,ooo residents.

EAN: 9780738507897

Release Date: 25-09-2001

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in good condition! The cover has light wear from use. The pages look good with light wear and no marks.

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Paperback

PartNumber: 9780738507897