Northern Mich~Mash Preserve
~ CHARLEVOIX~
"Charlevoix the Beautiful"
(At one time called Pine River, due to five large pines on the bluff)
Government maps called the town Green River.
AND
~ Nearby Ghost Town of Phelps ~
(toward the bottom of this web page)
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Honorable John S. Dixon was the second permanent settler of Charlevoix.
Click HERE to access a Charlevoix Web Cam...
The name of the city of Charlevoix is in honor of Pierre Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix,
a Frenchman who traveled to the area in about 1721.
A Charlevoix Mini-Park memorializes the name of the city with a plaque as noted in the article below.
a Frenchman who traveled to the area in about 1721.
A Charlevoix Mini-Park memorializes the name of the city with a plaque as noted in the article below.
1853
Battle of Pine River involved the Mormon settlers from Beaver Island
and the Charlevoix "gentile" fishermen.
Battle of Pine River involved the Mormon settlers from Beaver Island
and the Charlevoix "gentile" fishermen.
1855
Chief A-mic-a-saube came north from Kalamazoo Valley.
Chief A-mic-a-saube came north from Kalamazoo Valley.
1861
The FIRST log school house was built on the banks of Round Lake.
The FIRST log school house was built on the banks of Round Lake.
1869
~ County Seat ~
~ County Seat ~
A 1956 Centennial edition of "Boyne City 1856-1956 An Early History" compiled by Anna E. Dietze told: "The site of the county seat was a matter of vital importance when the county was being gathered. The exact center of the county lay just one mile west of Boyne village which should have made it the logical choice, but the coveted position had been given to Charlevoix when the county was organized in 1869... The people of Boyne determined to remedy this lopsided situation, started action in 1880 for the removal of the county seat from Charlevoix. Since Boyne hadn't been able to secure a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors, she decided to promote East Jordan as a favorable location for the county seat. It was getting to be quite a ruckus. At the October meeting of the supervisors in '84, East Jordan got the necessary votes to designate it as the county seat. This would not be final until the people voted on the matter in April of 1885.
The newspapers carried on a verbal war. Charlevoix enjoyed the prestige of having the county offices, and didn't intend to relinquish them without putting up a stiff fight. They were doing their utmost to convince the people in the eastern end of the county that if East Jordan became the county seat, it couldn't be removed from there. When the Petoskey Record insinuated that those who were working to relocate the county seat were carrying on a 'dishonorable warfare,' the Statesman replied that a paper outside of the county shouldn't have so much to say about our county seat affairs. And so the battling continued until the people went to the polls April 6, 1885, settling the issue for the time being. East Jordan received 1251 votes to Charlevoix's 778. Now, the people of Boyne were confident that in another year the county seat would be here where it belongs.
There was always a feeling of rivalry between the villages of the county. It really hurt the villagers' pride a little when they learned that East Jordan was to have a telephone system when they didn't even have telegraph line."
The newspapers carried on a verbal war. Charlevoix enjoyed the prestige of having the county offices, and didn't intend to relinquish them without putting up a stiff fight. They were doing their utmost to convince the people in the eastern end of the county that if East Jordan became the county seat, it couldn't be removed from there. When the Petoskey Record insinuated that those who were working to relocate the county seat were carrying on a 'dishonorable warfare,' the Statesman replied that a paper outside of the county shouldn't have so much to say about our county seat affairs. And so the battling continued until the people went to the polls April 6, 1885, settling the issue for the time being. East Jordan received 1251 votes to Charlevoix's 778. Now, the people of Boyne were confident that in another year the county seat would be here where it belongs.
There was always a feeling of rivalry between the villages of the county. It really hurt the villagers' pride a little when they learned that East Jordan was to have a telephone system when they didn't even have telegraph line."
The article below about the Charlevoix County Line/Borders was written and compiled by Karla Howard Buckmaster.
The 1 April 1930 Grand Rapids Herald article below was no April Fool's Joke.
The article described several experiences of struggle by Andrew and Elizabeth Struthers
of living in Charlevoix County beginning in the 1860s.
The OLD undated article below was perhaps from a Charlevoix newspaper.
The article described the life of a pioneer sailor and his wife... Captain and Mrs. Timothy Smith.
Capt. Smith was involved in the attack on the Beaver Island Mormons at the time of King Strang.
The article described the life of a pioneer sailor and his wife... Captain and Mrs. Timothy Smith.
Capt. Smith was involved in the attack on the Beaver Island Mormons at the time of King Strang.
Early 1880s
~ Charlevoix viewed from where the Brow Marina once stood ~
~ Charlevoix viewed from where the Brow Marina once stood ~
~ Charlevoix with Court House in Foreground ~
1880
~ The Chicago Club ~
Founded by leading members of the First Congregational Church in Chicago.
~ The Chicago Club ~
Founded by leading members of the First Congregational Church in Chicago.
1887
1887
~ Steamer "Champlain" Plied the Lakes in the 1880s ~
Perry Noble of Elk Rapids wrote a “First-hand Recolleciton of Northern Michigan’s Lumber Boom Days” titled Noble Memories published in 1981. Noble wrote on page 124 about his Aunt Hannah’s experience of surviving the Champlain fire.
“I have hinted that Aunt Hannah was no chicken herself, but when she stepped out on her day off or went out of an evening, she was dolled up like a girl of twenty, and she sure strutted her stuff. After being with us for quite a while Aunt Hannah was overcome with wanderlust and announced that she was going to Chicago. On the appointed day, dressed to kill and wearing a big picture hat, she boarded the ill-fated Chicago-bound boat Champlain and started on her adventure.
That night, somewhere between Norwood and Charlevoix, fire broke out, and the vessel burned to the water’s edge. Several lives were lost. But not Aunt Hannah’s. She secured a life preserver, climbed over the side some way, and after floating around for about four hours was finally rescued and came back to Elk Rapids to make a new start for Chicago. She was a very determined woman, Aunt Hannah, and after this second attempt we never saw her again that I know of.
My cousin Ned Noble’s Uncle George Miller was also on the Champlain the night that she burned. He escaped and saved several others, or at least helped others to escape. The hulk of the burned vessel was finally towed in Charlevoix Harbor and rebuilt and renamed The Charlevoix. It was in service for many years after.”
FOOTNOTE: "The steamer Champlain sank 16 June 1887. The Champlain was bound from Norwood south to Charlevoix when it caught fire about noon within sight of Fisherman Island. The fire started in the engine room and spread quickly because the boat's speed fanned the flames. Lifeboats could not be let down because of the fire. About twenty-two people died, according to Ratigan's account in Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals published 1960, page 50."
“I have hinted that Aunt Hannah was no chicken herself, but when she stepped out on her day off or went out of an evening, she was dolled up like a girl of twenty, and she sure strutted her stuff. After being with us for quite a while Aunt Hannah was overcome with wanderlust and announced that she was going to Chicago. On the appointed day, dressed to kill and wearing a big picture hat, she boarded the ill-fated Chicago-bound boat Champlain and started on her adventure.
That night, somewhere between Norwood and Charlevoix, fire broke out, and the vessel burned to the water’s edge. Several lives were lost. But not Aunt Hannah’s. She secured a life preserver, climbed over the side some way, and after floating around for about four hours was finally rescued and came back to Elk Rapids to make a new start for Chicago. She was a very determined woman, Aunt Hannah, and after this second attempt we never saw her again that I know of.
My cousin Ned Noble’s Uncle George Miller was also on the Champlain the night that she burned. He escaped and saved several others, or at least helped others to escape. The hulk of the burned vessel was finally towed in Charlevoix Harbor and rebuilt and renamed The Charlevoix. It was in service for many years after.”
FOOTNOTE: "The steamer Champlain sank 16 June 1887. The Champlain was bound from Norwood south to Charlevoix when it caught fire about noon within sight of Fisherman Island. The fire started in the engine room and spread quickly because the boat's speed fanned the flames. Lifeboats could not be let down because of the fire. About twenty-two people died, according to Ratigan's account in Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals published 1960, page 50."
~ Tom Burke, Champlain cook, assumed the nom de plume, "Jack Hartley" ~
Article Below: Tom Burke's father Patrick Burke came to Charlevoix to have Tom's body disinterred, placed in a sealed casket and taken to a more kindly spot than the Charlevoix potter's field.
Article Below: Tom Burke's father Patrick Burke came to Charlevoix to have Tom's body disinterred, placed in a sealed casket and taken to a more kindly spot than the Charlevoix potter's field.
1887 > 1979
~ Memorial for 1887 Victims of Steamer Champlain Fire off Fisherman's Island ~
~ Memorial for 1887 Victims of Steamer Champlain Fire off Fisherman's Island ~
By 10 August 1887, the steamer Vernon had taken over the run of the burned steamer Champlain...
1888
~ Projected Railroad to Charlevoix an Engrossing Topic ~
~ Projected Railroad to Charlevoix an Engrossing Topic ~
1889
~ Charlevoix Village and Resort ~
~ Charlevoix Village and Resort ~
1890
~ First Congregational Church, Charlevoix, Michigan ~
~ Ice Au naturel ~
Starting in 1890 in Cleveland
Starting in 1890 in Cleveland
1890
~ Three Charlevoix Hotels ~
Chicago Resort Club House, Charlevoix Summer Resort and Fountain House (On the Channel)
~ Three Charlevoix Hotels ~
Chicago Resort Club House, Charlevoix Summer Resort and Fountain House (On the Channel)
~ Charlevoix Water Tower ~
1891
~ The Harsha House Was Built ~
~ The Harsha House Was Built ~
The Harsha House was built in 1891 by Horace Harsha, a Charlevoix businessman. In 1979 Horace's granddaugter Ann Harsha donated the house to the Charlevoix Historical Society to be used as a museum. The Harsha House featured exhibits do change from year to year.
1892
~ FIRST Pere Marquette train arrived in Charlevoix ~
(Depot Below)
~ FIRST Pere Marquette train arrived in Charlevoix ~
(Depot Below)
1898
~ Hotel Elston (1898) > Hotel Michigan (1915)
> Hallett's Inn (1921) > Lakeview Hotel ~
(Location of Oleson's Plaza in 2021)
~ Hotel Elston (1898) > Hotel Michigan (1915)
> Hallett's Inn (1921) > Lakeview Hotel ~
(Location of Oleson's Plaza in 2021)
Louise Taylor had married William Holly [Holley] in the Detroit, Michigan, area. They had a daughter Adeline Susan "Addie" Holley. William died just a few years later, so Louise Taylor Holley and Addie came to Charlevoix in 1890 to join Louise's parents. In 1892 Louise married Robert Elston who became a well-known inventor (See additional information about him and his Elston car on the "Vehicles & Bicycles' web page on this same site by clicking HERE). Later, Louise and Robert Elston built the Elston House on the corner of Bridge and Antrim streets. Addie Holly [Holley] was born 8 November 1879 and died 14 September 1930. After Robert died in the early 1900s, Louise built and operated another summer hotel smaller than the first, but also known as the Elston House, located on West Dixon Avenue. Louise operated the second Elston House until about 1942. Evidently, Robert Elston had been married previous to marrying Mrs. Louise Holley because Robert had a daughter Martha Elston Baker who later was the proprietor of Charlevoix's Beach Hotel which is noted farther below on this same web page.
1914 Article Below: Frank Blossett, for several years the clerk at the Hotel Elston was accused of embezzling about $6,000.00 by Mrs. C.E. Noble, then proprietor of the Hotel Elston.
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In early 1915, the Elston was burned. No one, guests nor owner, was injured, while the building was engulfed in fire, leaving only the front facade standing.
Only a few weeks later plans were underway to rebuild Hotel Elston.
After the 1915 fire, Elston Hotel was rebuilt as the Hotel Michigan, with expansion to 92 rooms with an additional large rear extension. |
By June 1915 Hotel Elston was opened with a new name "The Hotel Michigan"...
By November of 1916 Hotel Michigan suffered another fire... again late at night. Then, another fire followed closely in March 1917, with the arsonists being apprehended this time. It was found that owner Cora Biossett had twice paid Mr. Pear Johnson $2,000 to burn the hotel. An inebriated Johnson was stopped close to the fire scene, revealing information that Mrs. Blossett was in financial difficulties, and hoped to gain insurance reimbursement
The 23 March 1921 Charlevoix Courier reported "Hotel Michigan Purchased by J.J. Hallett & Sons...
name will be changed to Hallett's Inn."
Prior to this sale, the hotel had been idle owing to a fire and subsequent litigation.
name will be changed to Hallett's Inn."
Prior to this sale, the hotel had been idle owing to a fire and subsequent litigation.
Obituary Farther Below Left: Elmer L. Johnson, a carpenter, specialized in stair building. He built the stairways at The Inn [Photo Above], Belvedere, and Elston hotels. Mr. Johnson also held other community jobs of note; 1889 operator of the swing bridge over the channel between, Lake Michigan and Round Lake, until retirement in 1932... the first bridge he operated was a wooden structure of lift type, and its successors, the swing type... swinging them by hand. While the bridge was under construction and later when disabled, he operated a ferry across the channel.
Obituary Below Right: Mrs. Louise Holley Elston passed away February 1949. Louise's first husband William Holley passed away shortly after they had Holly who died in 1931. Louise moved to Charlevoix and married Robert Elston in 1892. From a previous marriage, Robert's daughter Martha became proprietor of the Beach Hotel which is noted farther below on this same web page.
1898
Charlevoix Coast Guard Station
Charlevoix Coast Guard Station
The Charlevoix Coast Guard web page (Click HERE) states the following history: "Station Charlevoix has served in the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan for over 100 years. The station originated in 1898 on the south break wall of the Pine River Channel, leading into Lake Michigan. It was officially commissioned as a United States Lifesaving Service Station on July 5, 1900."
2 November 1899
~Charlevoix's Daniel S. Way and wife Lizzie, and Rollin Frazine, Dead ~
(with Wreck of Yacht Chiquita)
~Charlevoix's Daniel S. Way and wife Lizzie, and Rollin Frazine, Dead ~
(with Wreck of Yacht Chiquita)
On 2 November 1899, but having left Charlevoix eight days prior on the yacht Chiquita, Daniel and Lizzie (daughter of John Harmon) Way with Rollin Frazine, all residents of Charlevoix, Michigan, were on their way to Chicago to meet Frazine's father who was part owner of the yacht Chiquita. Rollin's father planned to continue on the pleasure trip from Chicago, to travel on to Florida for the winter, via canal and the Mississippi. Before reaching Chicago, and during a fierce gale on Lake Michigan, the Chiquita went ashore near Miller's Station, Indiana. It has been reported that wreckage was found about December 2008 near Ogden Dunes, Indiana, and is quite possibly that of the Chiquita. In "The Beacher" an account is written of locating a wrecked yacht, supposed to have been the Chiquita. The Beacher noted on 3 November 1899, a day after the fateful day, a description of the findings: "There was nothing in his pockets to identify him... It was believed that his name was D. S. Way, that signature being found on a number of papers and effects in the cabin. The name ‘D. S. Way’ was found also on the silverware." Suggesting that the ship was on a photographic mission, “In the cabin there was a fully equipped amateur photographer’s outfit, and among other things a large number of pictures. The supplies had all been bought in Charlevoix, Michigan.”
The Chiquita, formerly owned by a son of Mr. Hughart*, one of the owners of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad (GR&I RR), although reported not to have been used for years, had been in assumed good condition. Daniel Way had been known to have sailed since the 1860s so it would have been highly unlikely that he would have taken an unseaworthy boat on such a long trip. Various news articles reported several other wrecks and mishaps due to the same horrendous northeast storm which raged for over 48 hours.
The Chiquita, formerly owned by a son of Mr. Hughart*, one of the owners of the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad (GR&I RR), although reported not to have been used for years, had been in assumed good condition. Daniel Way had been known to have sailed since the 1860s so it would have been highly unlikely that he would have taken an unseaworthy boat on such a long trip. Various news articles reported several other wrecks and mishaps due to the same horrendous northeast storm which raged for over 48 hours.
Daniel (1843–1899) and Lizzie (15 years junior to Daniel) Way had adopted a daughter, Bessie; and Daniel with first wife, Laura (Ervin) Way, had three daughters from a previous marriage. Bessie, age 14, was staying at the Rapid City, Michigan, home of Daniel's brother Lewis Way, Jr. (1850–1926) at the time the accident occurred in 1899. In a later census record, Bessie was staying with Daniel's sister. Parents of Daniel, Lewis, and their sister, were Lewis Way, Sr. (1818–1864) and Clarissa (Vancamp) Way (1822–1917).
Obituary at Left: Bessie Way was born 13 June 1883 in Antrim County, Michigan. She had two husbands; Manley A. Mills and Elmer Mathews [Possibly Matthews]. She lived in both Charlevoix and Petoskey. She and Manley married 27 August 1903 in Emmet County, Michigan and had two daughters Ruth (1908–1919) and Eva Mills. Bessie passed away 9 January 1967 at the Emmet County Medical Care Facility at Harbor Springs, where she had been a patient the last eight months. Bessie had one grandson and four great grandchildren at the time of her death.
Bessie Way was survived by one daughter Mrs. Eva (Mills) Schlutenhofer, of Grosse Isle, Michigan. In 1925, Eva had married Ralph Schluttenhofer (16 March 1904–1959). The Emmet County records show the marriage for Eva and Ralph as being 18 April 1925. Ralph passed away in 1959 in Grosse Isle, leaving behind a son, Ralph, Jr. of Wyandotte, Michigan.
Bessie and Manley's other daughter Ruth had died 25 March 1919 at her home on Willis Street, Petoskey, Michigan, of pneumonia at only eleven years old
Obituary at Left: Bessie Way was born 13 June 1883 in Antrim County, Michigan. She had two husbands; Manley A. Mills and Elmer Mathews [Possibly Matthews]. She lived in both Charlevoix and Petoskey. She and Manley married 27 August 1903 in Emmet County, Michigan and had two daughters Ruth (1908–1919) and Eva Mills. Bessie passed away 9 January 1967 at the Emmet County Medical Care Facility at Harbor Springs, where she had been a patient the last eight months. Bessie had one grandson and four great grandchildren at the time of her death.
Bessie Way was survived by one daughter Mrs. Eva (Mills) Schlutenhofer, of Grosse Isle, Michigan. In 1925, Eva had married Ralph Schluttenhofer (16 March 1904–1959). The Emmet County records show the marriage for Eva and Ralph as being 18 April 1925. Ralph passed away in 1959 in Grosse Isle, leaving behind a son, Ralph, Jr. of Wyandotte, Michigan.
Bessie and Manley's other daughter Ruth had died 25 March 1919 at her home on Willis Street, Petoskey, Michigan, of pneumonia at only eleven years old
A 3 November 1899 news article stated "No bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the yacht Chiquita today, it is believed that Mrs. Way and young Frazine were swept overboard and lost before the schooner went ashore. Then the 25 September 1900 Chicago Tribune reported: "After a lapse of nearly a year, another victim of the wrecked yacht CHIQUITA, which went ashore at the head of Lake Michigan on November 2 last, a total wreck, has been found. The body is that of the wife of Capt. D. S. Way, and was found buried in the sand two miles west of the wreckage near Miller Station, Ind. It was well preserved."
Rollin Frazine, who was in the yacht wreck with the Ways, was the son of Marshall (b. 1841 in Michigan) and Josphine Frazine who married in 1850 in New York. Their children were John b. 1868 in New York, Charles b. 1873 in New York, and Rollin b. 1878 in Michigan. They lived in Antrim County at Central Lake and also in Charlevoix (both in Michigan) where Rollin attended school.
*Mr. Hughart who previously had owned the Chiquita, was highly respected in the GR&I Railroad. In fact, what is known in 2019 as Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey, Michigan, was once named Hughart Park, next named Cushman Park after the Cushman Hotel beside the park, and later became Pennsylvania Park when the GR&I sold to Pennsylvania Railroad.
1902
~ Sequenota Club ~
Founded by a group from Galesburg, Illinois, home of Knox College.
~ Sequenota Club ~
Founded by a group from Galesburg, Illinois, home of Knox College.
1910
1911
~ Charlevoix Swimming Pool ~
~ Charlevoix Swimming Pool ~
1912
~ FIRST Time Steamship Manitou Entered Pine Lake (Lake Charlevoix) ~
~ FIRST Time Steamship Manitou Entered Pine Lake (Lake Charlevoix) ~
1916
~ Charlevoix Beach Hotel Tea Room ~
(Previously had been the Pavillon)
~ Charlevoix Beach Hotel Tea Room ~
(Previously had been the Pavillon)
Click HERE to access additional information/photos about the Charlevoix Beach Hotel on the 22 January 2022 Petoskey News Review article by David Miles. Martha Elston born 24 November 1865 was the only child of Robert Elston who was associated with the Elston Hotel as noted farther above. In 1888 Martha married John Baker in Grand Rapids. Martha and John moved to Charlevoix where John opened a farm implement business on Clinton Street, with Martha as the bookkeeper and clerk.
About 1999 Martha had expressed she was interested in opening her own hotel, knowing her father had built the 50 room Elston Hotel the year prior. So, Martha's husband John built "The Pavilion" with partner Mrs. A.E. Clayden... turning out to be a flop. Martha went back to help her father with The Elston for a couple of years. Even though the Pavilion sold, and continued losing money, Martha bought it back, and made many improvements. With proper advertising, and more additions, the Beach Hotel gained national recognition.
Sadly, after all her successful efforts, Martha Elston Baker passed away in 1922 in Miami, Florida, where she had been vacationing for about a month.
About 1999 Martha had expressed she was interested in opening her own hotel, knowing her father had built the 50 room Elston Hotel the year prior. So, Martha's husband John built "The Pavilion" with partner Mrs. A.E. Clayden... turning out to be a flop. Martha went back to help her father with The Elston for a couple of years. Even though the Pavilion sold, and continued losing money, Martha bought it back, and made many improvements. With proper advertising, and more additions, the Beach Hotel gained national recognition.
Sadly, after all her successful efforts, Martha Elston Baker passed away in 1922 in Miami, Florida, where she had been vacationing for about a month.
Photo/Text Below: The Beach Hotel was a landmark in Charlevoix; built in 1899. In 1979 LaCroft was on the same site.
Other Contemporary Charlevoix Hotels: Hotel Bartlett and Hotel Elston...
Two Photos Below Labeled "Charlevoix Club" with no date...
1920
~ Charlevoix Hospital Formal Opening ~
~ Charlevoix Hospital Formal Opening ~
1922
~ The SECOND Bona Fide Service Station North of Grand Rapids ~
~ The SECOND Bona Fide Service Station North of Grand Rapids ~
1888
~ Belvedere Resort Before the Railroad; Rates $2.50 including meals ~
(But the Water was High)
~ Belvedere Resort Before the Railroad; Rates $2.50 including meals ~
(But the Water was High)
~ The Belvedere Club got its start in 1878. ~
The club began as the Charlevoix Resort, became the Kalamazoo Baptist Resort, and
next the Charlevoix Summer Home Association.
In 1923 it took its present name of the Belvedere Club.
~ The Belvedere GOLF Club's History Began in 1925 ~
5731 Marion Center Road, Charlevoix, Michigan
Click HERE to access information about the club's history.
The course was designed by Scottish architect William Watson.
The club began as the Charlevoix Resort, became the Kalamazoo Baptist Resort, and
next the Charlevoix Summer Home Association.
In 1923 it took its present name of the Belvedere Club.
~ The Belvedere GOLF Club's History Began in 1925 ~
5731 Marion Center Road, Charlevoix, Michigan
Click HERE to access information about the club's history.
The course was designed by Scottish architect William Watson.
1927
~ R.E. Olds Offered His Lake Charlevoix Home to President Coolidge ~
( as Summer White House)
~ R.E. Olds Offered His Lake Charlevoix Home to President Coolidge ~
( as Summer White House)
1930s
~ See Funeral Home ~
~ See Funeral Home ~
1936
~ Steamer S.S. South American at Charlevoix ~
~ Steamer S.S. South American at Charlevoix ~
1943
~ Foster Boat Company Moving Canvas Plant from Charlevoix to Petoskey ~
~ Foster Boat Company Moving Canvas Plant from Charlevoix to Petoskey ~
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1944
~ Ayres Castle ~
~ Ayres Castle ~
1945
~ Palace Theatre Reopens after Fire in Charlevoix ~
~ Palace Theatre Reopens after Fire in Charlevoix ~
1925 Article Left: L.A. Moon, owner and manager of the Palace and Majestic theaters, having purchased the A.F. Young property adjoining the Majestic theater, make a 56 foot frontage on Bridge Street, will hold a new modern theater.
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1948
~ Graveyard of Ships at Oyster Bay in Charlevoix County ~
~ Graveyard of Ships at Oyster Bay in Charlevoix County ~
~ The Flight Deck bar/restaurant ~
Closed as of 20 August 2018
Closed as of 20 August 2018
Albert Loeb of Chicago, vice-president of Sears Roebuck built the Loeb Farms in 1916/18. When the farming economy began to lack luster... the farm was out for rescue from the likes of John vanHaver in the mid 1960s, Judge Art Reible in 1973, until Linda and Richard Mueller took possession in 2001. The Muellers continue to make it viable as a family destination and as an event venue in 2018. It features a large model railroad, plus a WWI Museum.
The stone buildings are fashioned after Normandy, France, castles.
The stone buildings are fashioned after Normandy, France, castles.
Postcard Below: 2003 Advertising Postcard for "Now Castle Farms" showing a photo of "Castle Van Haver ca 1965"
~ Loeb Farm > Castle Van Haver ~
~ Castle Concerts ~
In May 1982 the Petoskey News Review published several Letters to the Editor regarding an upcoming Ozzy Osbourn concert to be held at the Castle... most letters were opposed to the antics of Ozzy. The two photos below were taken of the Castle in May 1982... from the Greenwood Photo Archive Collection from Petoskey newspapers.
Three Photos Below: Castle Farms
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
~ CHARLEVOIX HOSPITAL ~
On 4 March 1919 Charlevoix Area Hospital was officially incorporated.
Prior to the opening, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Saltonstall and other doctors made housecalls.
The original building was on Hurlbut Street for 34 years.
The current hospital was constructed at the corner of Park Avenue and Lake Shore Drive by 1954.
Prior to the opening, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Saltonstall and other doctors made housecalls.
The original building was on Hurlbut Street for 34 years.
The current hospital was constructed at the corner of Park Avenue and Lake Shore Drive by 1954.
1954
~ New Charlevoix Hospital Dedicated ~
~ New Charlevoix Hospital Dedicated ~
1957
~ OLD Charlevoix County Jail ~
~ OLD Charlevoix County Jail ~
1957
~ Charlevoix's Captain Roy Ranger Built the Argo ~
~ Charlevoix's Captain Roy Ranger Built the Argo ~
1957
~ Sundew Makes Charlevoix HOME ~
~ Sundew Makes Charlevoix HOME ~
1959
~ Race is on to find the sunken Carl D. Bradley ~
~ Race is on to find the sunken Carl D. Bradley ~
1959
~ Drift Ice Blocks Harbor Entrance ~
Belevedere Club
~ Belevedere Club Grounds ~
About 1917
About 1917
~ Belevedere Club Features a Championship Gold Course ~
1959
1959
1960
~ Ex-Lighthouse Chief Lou Comfort Died at Charlevoix ~
1961
~ Keep Library Open AND A Land Swap for Airport Expansion ~
~ Keep Library Open AND A Land Swap for Airport Expansion ~
1962
~ Plans for a NEW Faster Vessel than Emerald Isle ~
~ Plans for a NEW Faster Vessel than Emerald Isle ~
View additional text/photos about the Emerald Isle and The Beaver Islander
on this same web site on the web page for Beaver Island.
on this same web site on the web page for Beaver Island.
1967
~ Famous Charlevoix Beach Hotel Being Razed ~
~ Famous Charlevoix Beach Hotel Being Razed ~
1967
~ Charlevoix Churches ~
~ Charlevoix Churches ~
1965
Churches of Charlevoix
Churches of Charlevoix
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1968
~ Multi-Purpose Charlevoix Building ~
~ Multi-Purpose Charlevoix Building ~
1965 AND 1968
~ Charlevoix Banks ~
~ Charlevoix Banks ~
1968
~ New Baptist Church to be Constructed in Charlevoix ~
~ New Baptist Church to be Constructed in Charlevoix ~
1968
~ Addition to the First Congregational Church in Charlevoix, Michigan ~
~ Addition to the First Congregational Church in Charlevoix, Michigan ~
1968
~ Merry Christmas Charlevoix ~
~ Merry Christmas Charlevoix ~
1971
~ Camp Charlevoix to Close for Good ~
~ Camp Charlevoix to Close for Good ~
1973
~ Memorial Dedicated in Charlevoix to 52 Lost Subs During WWII ~
~ Memorial Dedicated in Charlevoix to 52 Lost Subs During WWII ~
1974
~ Art Reibel ~
~ Art Reibel ~
1978
~ FIRST Time Three Coast Guard Cutters to Dock Same Time in Charlevoix ~
~ FIRST Time Three Coast Guard Cutters to Dock Same Time in Charlevoix ~
1985
~ Foster Boat Works Transformed into a 36 Unit Hotel ~
~ Foster Boat Works Transformed into a 36 Unit Hotel ~
1982 > 2019
~ Keep Charlevoix Beautiful ~
This "Keep Charlevoix Beautiful" organization gave blossom to the idea of having petunias
line both sides of the roadway from city limit to city limit... FIVE miles, both sides.
During "Operation Petunia" each year almost a thousand volunteers
plant all of the petunias in a few short hours.
The city hangs petunias in huge baskets from the light poles downtown.
~ Keep Charlevoix Beautiful ~
This "Keep Charlevoix Beautiful" organization gave blossom to the idea of having petunias
line both sides of the roadway from city limit to city limit... FIVE miles, both sides.
During "Operation Petunia" each year almost a thousand volunteers
plant all of the petunias in a few short hours.
The city hangs petunias in huge baskets from the light poles downtown.
The summer of 2019 for Charlevoix will be void of the Operation Petunia event. Charlevoix's new road configuration has eliminated the second traffic lane, so safety is an issue for planting the petunias along the curbs. This same roadway design has eliminated access for the watering truck to maneuver, so Bo Boss is putting the truck up for sale. Bo's father Dale... Mr. Petunia, had begun the beautification program with the water truck. Dale passed away in 2016, but he had discussed the possibility of the new beginning of a petunia basket program which will replace the planting of petunias... 2019.
1993
~ Bullfrog Light Co. ~
(No longer in business)
~ Bullfrog Light Co. ~
(No longer in business)
Photo Below: Bill and Betsy Stewart of the Bullfrog Light Company
~ Nanny's Motel-Restaurant-Lounge ~
219 Ferry Avenue, Charleviox, Michigan
(Permanently Closed)
219 Ferry Avenue, Charleviox, Michigan
(Permanently Closed)
Postcard Information: "Overlooking Lake Charlevoix. Nanny's combines luxury lodging at affordable prices with a superb dining room and lounge - serving 3 meals daily. Lake Charlevoix' public beach & Laundhing ramp, specialty shops and boat dockage are all at your doorstep-all part of Charlevoix's 'New Marine District'.
1925 > 2018
~ The Argonne Supper Club Timeline ~
(As reported in the 30 November 2018 Petoskey News Review)
~ The Argonne Supper Club Timeline ~
(As reported in the 30 November 2018 Petoskey News Review)
*May, 1925... groundbreaking for new dance hall, financed by a New York and Seattle businessman named Thorman
*Summer, 1925... opened as the Thorman Country Club: U of M’s orchestra under Billy Watkins was one of the first bands to play there
*July, 1929, L.E. Juilleret purchased the club from Thorman; continued as a dance club
*July 1933.... Leo W.Powers leases the building from Juilleret and renames it The Argonne in memory of his brother who had died in Argonne, France during WWII
*1948... William Matzinger and Charles Filiatroult purchase the restaurant; Matzinger and his wife are credited with the coleslaw recipe, and starting the shrimp dinners
*1961... Ted and Clara Ager, Clara’s sister, Anne and her brother-in-law, Herb Moore buy the business; Agers add their own special addition to menu: bread recipe from their German family history
*Memorial Day, 2016... The business moves to the Charlevoix Country Club only to return to the original location on the Boyne City Road later that year, after a fire destroyed the Country Club Restaurant.
*2016 to present... Argonne operates in original location until sale finalized
1983 > 2010
~ Round Lake Panorama ~
~ Round Lake Panorama ~
OLD Postcard Below: View of Round Lake from Charlevoix City Park...
2010
~ History Won't Save the House at 108 Park Avenue ~
~ History Won't Save the House at 108 Park Avenue ~
2010
~ Movie Climax Features Burning of 108 Park Avenue House ~
~ Movie Climax Features Burning of 108 Park Avenue House ~
~ Smoke on the Water ~
Founded 2014 by Ed and Julie Mann
103 Park Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan
Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch.
Founded 2014 by Ed and Julie Mann
103 Park Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan
Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch.
2020
~ Charlevoix Shopping Center with Family Fare Supermarket ~
111 M-66, Charlevoix, Michigan
(Two Photos Below)
~ Charlevoix Shopping Center with Family Fare Supermarket ~
111 M-66, Charlevoix, Michigan
(Two Photos Below)
2020
~ Charlevoix Yacht Club ~
~ Charlevoix Yacht Club ~
2022
~ Charlevoix Man Heading to International Space Station with SpaceX ~
~ Charlevoix Man Heading to International Space Station with SpaceX ~
Charlevoix native Captain, U.S. Navy, Ph.D. Josh A. Cassada, will be piloting the upcoming SpaceS Crew-5 mission in September 2022. It is the largest modular space station currently in low Earth orbit, serving as a research laboratory in astrobiology, astronomy, meteorology, physics, and other fields. The team will be a global collaboration with two NASA astronauts (Cassada and Spacecraft Commander Nicole Mann), Japanese astronaut Kolchi Wakata and Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina. Cassada married Charlevoix native Megan Friedly. They have two sons, Quinn and Graham, who live in the Friedly family home, still in Charlevoix, when not on duty in Texas. Prior to selection to join NASA in 2013 Cassada served as a test pilot in the Navy. ~ Information provided from a 10 August 2022 Petoskey News Review front page article.
~ Charlevoix Astronaut Talks to Charlevoix Students from Space ~
12 December 2022
12 December 2022
The 14 December 2022 Petoskey News Review reported that Astronaut Josh Cassada, Pilot 5 of SpaceX Crew, spoke to high school students in Charlevoix High School on 12 December 2022. They spoke via satellite while Cassada was aboard the International Space Station which includes a Russian and a Japanese astronaut who are spending six months on the ISS. The students were allowed to ask questions such as "What is the hardest thing to get used to while living in space?" Cassada replied, "The hardest part for me is that everything floats."
The 14 July 2023 Petoskey News Review announced that Navy Captain Josh Cassada was named the 93rd Annual Grand Marshal for Charlevoix's Venetian Festival. "As the pilot of the SpaceX Crew-5 mission, Cassada was one of four astronauts to spend six months aboard the International Space Station. The U.S.-Russian-Japanese crew contributed to hundreds of experiments to prepare human exploration beyond Earth as well as to benefit life right here at home... Cassada has served in 23 combat missions, including Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Operation Unified Assistance."
~ Charlevoix Post Office ~
A mail route for Charlevoix was established in 1867, also a post office. Philo Beers was the FIRST postmaster, keeping the office in his home until he died. Then, deputy postmaster Richard Cooper moved the office to his property of the Fountain City House hotel in 1872.
~ Charlevoix South Pier Light Station ~
(Located on Lake Michigan at the entrance through the Pine River
to Round Lake (at one time called Mirror Lake)
and then on to Lake Charlevoix with both lakes in Charlevoix County, Michigan)
(Located on Lake Michigan at the entrance through the Pine River
to Round Lake (at one time called Mirror Lake)
and then on to Lake Charlevoix with both lakes in Charlevoix County, Michigan)
Terry Pepper has an informative web page about the Charlevoix PIer Light explaining such information as: "In 1873, the opening-up of the Pine River was finally undertaken. Slowly and laboriously, the river was cut and dredged by hand until it was thirty-five feet in width, and twelve feet in depth. It became evident that wave action along the Lake Michigan shoreline at the newly enlarged river mouth would quickly silt-up the waterway with sand, undoing the work that had been undertaken. In order to help prevent such action, the decision was made to build a pier immediately north of the Pine River to break the wave action, and protect the river mouth."
The FIRST lighthouse was built on the North Pier in 1885 and
moved to the South Pier (location in the photo below) in 1911.
The 26 August 2023 Petoskey News Review announced a celebration of Charlevoix's 75th lighthouse anniversary. "The iconic structure was rejected and became operational in its new location on 30 September 1948. The lighthouse went through extensive restoration starting in 2008 and repainted from white back to the original red in 2009."
moved to the South Pier (location in the photo below) in 1911.
The 26 August 2023 Petoskey News Review announced a celebration of Charlevoix's 75th lighthouse anniversary. "The iconic structure was rejected and became operational in its new location on 30 September 1948. The lighthouse went through extensive restoration starting in 2008 and repainted from white back to the original red in 2009."
David Miles of the Charlevoix Historical Society published the following in a 15 September 2023 Petoskey News Review: "By the end of World War II and a few years beyond, the 1885 wood lighthouse that had originated on the north pier, then was moved to the south pier in 1911, was deteriorating badly. Something had to be done before it collapsed. By 1948, Coast Guardsmen stationed nearby on the lower channel expressed the certainty that every time they stepped out of the station after a windstorm, they expected to see a pile of lumber where a lighthouse once stood... So that same year, an all-steel, 6-feet-taller lighthouse was fabricated in Milwaukee. Steel was chosen because of its inexpensiveness, strength, watertight capabilities, and slow rate of deterioration if properly maintained. The structure was shipped to Charlevoix on the Coast Guard cutter Woodbine in late September and deposited channelside near the fish hatchery, now the Great Lakes Fisheries research station. It was an odd looking thing, perfectly flat on top, because It didn’t have a lens-housing lantern where one should have been, plus railing.
That was because the original 1885 cast iron housing was found still to be in such good condition that it was saved, detached and removed from the old. The old structure was shifted several feet to the east along the pier. A cement platform about three feet tall was constructed in the area formerly marked by its four bulky corner supports.
Once the cement had set, the Woodbine lifted the new lighthouse into position atop it. Finally, the black lantern was lifted by helicopter and swung up to be attached to the new. Its red light started beaming into Lake Michigan the same day. The lantern is still there, now 138 years old. The Woodbine steamed away with the old lighthouse."
That was because the original 1885 cast iron housing was found still to be in such good condition that it was saved, detached and removed from the old. The old structure was shifted several feet to the east along the pier. A cement platform about three feet tall was constructed in the area formerly marked by its four bulky corner supports.
Once the cement had set, the Woodbine lifted the new lighthouse into position atop it. Finally, the black lantern was lifted by helicopter and swung up to be attached to the new. Its red light started beaming into Lake Michigan the same day. The lantern is still there, now 138 years old. The Woodbine steamed away with the old lighthouse."
~ Photographer Photographed ~
(near the Charlevoix South Pier Light Station)
(near the Charlevoix South Pier Light Station)
~ Charlevoix Area Waterfront PARKS ~
2022
2022
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~ Charlevoix Venetian Festival ~
2017
(2020 the Venetian Festival was canceled for the year due to COVID-19)
2017
(2020 the Venetian Festival was canceled for the year due to COVID-19)
Photo Above: Alex Childress' additional work also may be viewed at Alex Childress Photo.
Article Below: Venetian History is Bound to Boats of All Kinds
~ Charlevoix Memorial BRIDGE and Pine River CHANNEL~
Photo Below: Early 1870s Before Channel to Lake Michigan was dug...
Photo Below: Charlevoix in the early 1880s...
1887
~ Charlevoix's FIRST Iron Bridge ~
~ Charlevoix's FIRST Iron Bridge ~
Gay but Muddy 1890s
~ Main Street of Charlevoix Looking Toward the Bridge ~
~ Main Street of Charlevoix Looking Toward the Bridge ~
1932
The Bergmans began serving as bridge tenders,
operating the old swing bridge over the channel in 1932.
The Bergmans began serving as bridge tenders,
operating the old swing bridge over the channel in 1932.
1946
Charlevoix Unloads Steel for New Bridge; three train carloads...
Charlevoix Unloads Steel for New Bridge; three train carloads...
1947
1949
Charlevoix Memorial Bridge Plaque dedicated to
Those Heroes of Charlevoix and Vicinity who made the Supreme Sacrifice in WWII
Those Heroes of Charlevoix and Vicinity who made the Supreme Sacrifice in WWII
On 13 July 2018 the bascule bridge on US 31 downtown Charlevoix was stuck in the "down" position.
By about 2:45AM the following day, the bascule bridge was functioning again.
By about 2:45AM the following day, the bascule bridge was functioning again.
View the slideshow below showing the PIne River Channel
with boats going under the opened Lift Bridge (Built 1948-read article above) on into Round Lake...
23 September 2014
Memorial Bridge is operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation and
is one of the busiest such bridges in the state.
In 2019 the Charlevoix Bridge opens and closes from April through December for an average of 3,400 times.
If the bridge malfunctions, it requires a 67 mile detour, plus the large watercraft cannot enter or exit Round Lake.
with boats going under the opened Lift Bridge (Built 1948-read article above) on into Round Lake...
23 September 2014
Memorial Bridge is operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation and
is one of the busiest such bridges in the state.
In 2019 the Charlevoix Bridge opens and closes from April through December for an average of 3,400 times.
If the bridge malfunctions, it requires a 67 mile detour, plus the large watercraft cannot enter or exit Round Lake.
Photo Below:
The CARSON Pewter Company created a "Charlevoix the Beautiful" tray featuring the bascule bridge.
The CARSON Pewter Company created a "Charlevoix the Beautiful" tray featuring the bascule bridge.
Photo Below:
The back markings of the tray above show the CARSON stamp and trademark,
along with the Mayfair store name of Charlevoix.
The back markings of the tray above show the CARSON stamp and trademark,
along with the Mayfair store name of Charlevoix.
In the beginning, this channel was nothing more than a creek only a couple of feet deep.
A new channel was dug in 1873. By 1989 the most recent improvements had to be made.
Unique to the Pine River Channel is the fact that the river current runs both directions at the same time.
The direction of flow depends on the wind direction which raises and lowers Lake Michigan...
Then the Pine will rush either East or West.
Pine River channel is the shortest river in the world!
A new channel was dug in 1873. By 1989 the most recent improvements had to be made.
Unique to the Pine River Channel is the fact that the river current runs both directions at the same time.
The direction of flow depends on the wind direction which raises and lowers Lake Michigan...
Then the Pine will rush either East or West.
Pine River channel is the shortest river in the world!
The 10 December 2018 Petoskey News Review reported: A group of volunteers began the Charlevoix Bridge Lighting Project. Their vision is to create a safer and illuminated focal point in the night hours of Charlevoix. Chipping paint on the railing will also be addressed at the same time the lighting will be installed.
The 21 December 2018 Petoskey News Review reported: "A portion of the railing on the Charlevoix Bascule bridge is lit by LED lighting Tuesday during a test by organizers..."
The 21 December 2018 Petoskey News Review reported: "A portion of the railing on the Charlevoix Bascule bridge is lit by LED lighting Tuesday during a test by organizers..."
~ Charlevoix's Bascule Bridge Lit for Christmas 2019 ~
The 30 December 2019 Charlevoix Courier newspaper announced: "Repairs and upgrades to US-31 Charlevoix bascule bridge starting next week." The article explained the project, "MDOT is investing $1.1 million to make safety upgrades and repairs to the US 31 bascule bridge. This includes structural steel repairs and replacement of the underwater cable providing power and control to both sides of bridge. This project also will include replacement and upgrade of electrical components that control the bridge's various mechanical systems."
Photo Below: Pine River Channel with St. Mary's Cement Company in the background...
Photo Above: Alex Childress' additional work also may be viewed at Alex Childress Photo.
~ Watching the Boyne Thunder Boat Race in Charlevoix ~
13 July 2019
13 July 2019
Photos Below: Watching the fundraising Boyne Thunder boat race
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
2019
~ Bridge Breakdowns ~
~ Bridge Breakdowns ~
On 29 July 2019 the bridge gate for the Charlevoix bascule bridge was damaged so repair will take 3 to 6 weeks while waiting for the damaged gate mechanism to be replaced. A Charlevoix area woman, not wearing a seatbelt, grabbed for an open door while her Chevrolet Avalanche was moving. She fell out of the vehicle, so the driverless pickup continued forward, running in the the bridge gate, doing serious damage. She was not severely injured.
2020
Bascule Bridge and Pine Channel
Five Photos Below:
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
Bascule Bridge and Pine Channel
Five Photos Below:
More of Charles Dawley's remarkable videos and photography can be viewed on his
Drone Photography from Charles Dawley "Up North Imaging".
March 2021
~ Bridge Repairs ~
~ Bridge Repairs ~
Structural repairs will begin 22 March 2021 by MDOT on Charlevoix's double-leaf bascule bridge
that spans the Pine River Channel.
that spans the Pine River Channel.
March 2023 >
~ Bascule Bridge Structural Malfunctions Require a New EMS Station ~
~ Bascule Bridge Structural Malfunctions Require a New EMS Station ~
Bascule Bridge structural malfunctions require a new $1.4 million Hayes Township EMS Station north of the bridge at 9251 Major Douglas Sloan Road. The building which is attached to the existing township hall and fire station will be open for business in March 2023. The existing south side of Charlevoix ambulance service can be hindered with a malfunctioning bridge to reach calls from the north side. The new north side EMS Station will be literally a "life saver".
The 15 July 2023 Petoskey New Review reported: “US Army Corps to repair Charlevoix’s Pine River channel this month”.
The planned maintenance work in the channel will replace 1,100 feet of deteriorating timber fender along the channel revetments, remove a fallen pile cluster, and fill in a sinkhole along the south revetment. The repairs are funded through a fiscal year 2023 Work Plan budget package of $530,000. The maintenance project is not expected to interrupt ferry services to Beaver Island, nor other boat traffic in the channel.
The planned maintenance work in the channel will replace 1,100 feet of deteriorating timber fender along the channel revetments, remove a fallen pile cluster, and fill in a sinkhole along the south revetment. The repairs are funded through a fiscal year 2023 Work Plan budget package of $530,000. The maintenance project is not expected to interrupt ferry services to Beaver Island, nor other boat traffic in the channel.
The 25 October 2023 Petoskey News Review reported: " A $6.3 million repair project for the bascule bridge in Charlevoix is set to begin on 30 October 2023, with construction expected to last until May 2024." Various closures of one lane in both directions, to complete closures, with the bridge closed during the same time to marine traffic that would require the bridge to open. While closed, traffic will be detoured on U.S. 31, M-66, M-32 and U.S. 131.
TOP
~ St. Mary Cement ~
16000 Bells Bay Road, Charlevoix, Michigan
16000 Bells Bay Road, Charlevoix, Michigan
Standard Portland Cement Company of Detroit first purchased the land in 1904.
In 1909 it became the Standard Cement and Lime Company.
Later it became Charlevoix Rock Products Company.
Medusa Cement opened the plant in 1967.
St. Mary Cement purchased the Charlevoix, Michigan, location in 2005.
In 1909 it became the Standard Cement and Lime Company.
Later it became Charlevoix Rock Products Company.
Medusa Cement opened the plant in 1967.
St. Mary Cement purchased the Charlevoix, Michigan, location in 2005.
Photo Above: Alex Childress' additional work also may be viewed at Alex Childress Photo.
1963
~ Earl Young CREATIONS in Charlevoix, Michigan ~
"Mushroom" Homes...
Click HERE to access a self-guided tour brochure of the Earl Young Houses.
~ Earl Young CREATIONS in Charlevoix, Michigan ~
"Mushroom" Homes...
Click HERE to access a self-guided tour brochure of the Earl Young Houses.
1969
Personal Postcard Below:
"Facing the park and Lake MIchigan ~ The Park Avenue Home of Mr. & Mrs. Earl A. Young
(Designed, Built and Landscaped by the owners)."
"Charlevoix-The-Beautiful Michigan"
"Facing the park and Lake MIchigan ~ The Park Avenue Home of Mr. & Mrs. Earl A. Young
(Designed, Built and Landscaped by the owners)."
"Charlevoix-The-Beautiful Michigan"
Additional research on page 16 referenced above...showed no continuation of the above article.
2012
Earl Young Boulder Park House
Earl Young Boulder Park House
2015
View the slideshow below showing what was transpiring on 2 April 2015 for some of the Earl Young houses... in particular the "out of character" thatched roof being installed on one of the houses.
The 10 August 2022 Petoskey News Review with Detroit Free Press by-line reported about the thatched roof house,
"$4.5M Northern Michigan 'Mushroom House' is a storybook dream."
View the slideshow below showing what was transpiring on 2 April 2015 for some of the Earl Young houses... in particular the "out of character" thatched roof being installed on one of the houses.
The 10 August 2022 Petoskey News Review with Detroit Free Press by-line reported about the thatched roof house,
"$4.5M Northern Michigan 'Mushroom House' is a storybook dream."
Article and Photos Below: Earl Young also designed The Weathervane...
The Weathervane was opening a new facility in July 1954
The Weathervane was opening a new facility in July 1954
1970
~ Earl Young's Weathervane Inn ~
~ Earl Young's Weathervane Inn ~
Postcard Below: Stafford's Weatervane Restaurant at the Bridge, Charlevoix, Michigan.
9 November 2023: All of Stafford's Hospitality sold by equity partners, Dudley Marvin, Brian Ewbank, Butch (Christian) Paulsen, David Marvin, and Reginald Smith... to Jon and Lauren Cotton of Grosse Point, Michigan.
The portfolio of Stafford’s Hospitality properties include: The Bay View Inn in Bay View, The Perry Hotel in Petoskey, The Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, The Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs, The Weathervane in Charlevoix, The Noggin Room Pub in Petoskey. The sale is expected to be completed in early January 2023.
The portfolio of Stafford’s Hospitality properties include: The Bay View Inn in Bay View, The Perry Hotel in Petoskey, The Crooked River Lodge in Alanson, The Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs, The Weathervane in Charlevoix, The Noggin Room Pub in Petoskey. The sale is expected to be completed in early January 2023.
In 1872 the Fountain City House hotel was located where the Weathervane Terrace Inn is located in 2023.
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Hotel Earl, "namesake for Earl Young"
January 2019 formerly The Lodge in Charlevoix, Michigan, on US 31.
A third floor has been added, and the landmark is scheduled to reopen
in the Spring of 2019.
Click HERE to access the web site for Hotel Earl.
120 MIchigan Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan
"The Earl, built in 1959 by famed architect Earl Young and originally named Earl Young’s Weathervane Lodge,
was redesigned in 2019.
Ownership was very passionate about preserving the original architecture and details Earl Young
utilized throughout the original construction, while incorporating new elements to emulate his original concept."
Hotel Earl, "namesake for Earl Young"
January 2019 formerly The Lodge in Charlevoix, Michigan, on US 31.
A third floor has been added, and the landmark is scheduled to reopen
in the Spring of 2019.
Click HERE to access the web site for Hotel Earl.
120 MIchigan Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan
"The Earl, built in 1959 by famed architect Earl Young and originally named Earl Young’s Weathervane Lodge,
was redesigned in 2019.
Ownership was very passionate about preserving the original architecture and details Earl Young
utilized throughout the original construction, while incorporating new elements to emulate his original concept."
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By 17 August 2021 the Petoskey News Review was reporting:
"Earl Young homeowners endure increased tourist activity." AND the homeowners are not happy about the situation.
"The non-stop parade (of tourists) is really impacting our ability to enjoy our property."
Between guided and self-guided tours of the mushroom houses
HUNDREDS of gawkers and photographers intrude every day during the tourist season.
By 17 August 2021 the Petoskey News Review was reporting:
"Earl Young homeowners endure increased tourist activity." AND the homeowners are not happy about the situation.
"The non-stop parade (of tourists) is really impacting our ability to enjoy our property."
Between guided and self-guided tours of the mushroom houses
HUNDREDS of gawkers and photographers intrude every day during the tourist season.
The Pere Marquette Railroad Depot in Charlevoix, Michigan
By the end of October 2018 the Charlevoix Train Depot was painted in the original 1892 colors of green (bottom) and yellow (top) through the funds and the efforts of the Charlevoix Historical Society.
~ Schooners and Ships With Charlevoix Connections ~
1879
~ Steamer "Gazelle" at Charlevoix Lumber Company Dock ~
~ Steamer "Gazelle" at Charlevoix Lumber Company Dock ~
~ Charlevoix Lumber Company Rollway on Round Lake ~
(These Logs Would Keep the Saw Mill Operating All Winter)
(These Logs Would Keep the Saw Mill Operating All Winter)
1880s
~ "City of Grand Rapids" was Entering Round Lake ~
(She ran between Traverse City and Petoskey)
~ "City of Grand Rapids" was Entering Round Lake ~
(She ran between Traverse City and Petoskey)
In the 1880s
~ Steamer Lawrence" Sailed Great Lakes Between Buffalo and Chicago ~
~ "Clarabelle" and "Minnie Warren" out of Charlevoix – in Round Lake ~
~ Steamer Lawrence" Sailed Great Lakes Between Buffalo and Chicago ~
~ "Clarabelle" and "Minnie Warren" out of Charlevoix – in Round Lake ~
In The 1880s
~ "City of Charlevoix" ~
(One of 24 Wood Burning Steamers Operating Between Chicago & Buffalo)
~ "City of Charlevoix" ~
(One of 24 Wood Burning Steamers Operating Between Chicago & Buffalo)
1880s
~ "S.S. Vernon" Northern Michigan Line; Captain Thorp ~
(Lost with all hands except one man 1887 near Two Rivers)
~ "S.S. Vernon" Northern Michigan Line; Captain Thorp ~
(Lost with all hands except one man 1887 near Two Rivers)
1882
~ Tug "3rd Michigan" Towing Schooner; Skipper Partridge ~
~ Tug "3rd Michigan" Towing Schooner; Skipper Partridge ~
~ "Andrew Johnson" Revenue Cutter Too Wide to Come Through Bridge ~
~ "John Naylor at South Pier ~
~ "John Naylor at South Pier ~
The United States "Revenue Cutter Service" was established by an act of Congress on 4 August 1790. The Revenue Cutter Service, in 1915, was renamed the U.S. Coast Guard; absorbing several other services including the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the U.S. Lighthouse Service.
1887
~ Steamers "Faxton" and "City of Grand Rapids" ~
~ Steamers "Faxton" and "City of Grand Rapids" ~
June 1887
~ Steamer "Champlain" was towed into Round Lake ~
(After Burning off Fisherman's Island; 22 Lives were Lost)
Additional information of this tragic incident is available farther above on this same web page.
~ Steamer "Champlain" was towed into Round Lake ~
(After Burning off Fisherman's Island; 22 Lives were Lost)
Additional information of this tragic incident is available farther above on this same web page.
1888
~ Steamer "Petoskey" Launched 1888 ~
(Ran 46 years from Chicago to Petoskey; Stopped at Charlevoix)
~ Steamer "Petoskey" Launched 1888 ~
(Ran 46 years from Chicago to Petoskey; Stopped at Charlevoix)
1889
~ The Barge "Pine Lake" at Charlevoix Lumber Company Dock ~
~ The Barge "Pine Lake" at Charlevoix Lumber Company Dock ~
1890s
~ Side Wheeler "State of Ohio" was too wide – 32' to Negotiate Channel ~
(Cargo was Handled at the Channel Entrance)
~ Side Wheeler "State of Ohio" was too wide – 32' to Negotiate Channel ~
(Cargo was Handled at the Channel Entrance)
1890s
~ Small Scow Schooner "Lottie Mason" Unloading Posts at Charlevoix ~
~ Small Scow Schooner "Lottie Mason" Unloading Posts at Charlevoix ~
About 1890
~ Revenue Cutter "Andrew Johnson" Docked at Charlevoix ~
(She was a Side Wheeler)
~ Revenue Cutter "Andrew Johnson" Docked at Charlevoix ~
(She was a Side Wheeler)
1890s
~ Schooners Drying Sails in Round Lake After Rain ~
~ Schooners Drying Sails in Round Lake After Rain ~
~ Schooners in Round Lake Drying Sails After Rain ~
~ "Lucia A. Simpson" One of Fastest Three Masters Afloat ~
(Often Came to Charlevoix for Lumber)
(Often Came to Charlevoix for Lumber)
1890s
~ Unloading Salt or Sand at Charlevoix Dock ~
~ Unloading Salt or Sand at Charlevoix Dock ~
1890
~ Government Tug "General William" Upper Charlevoix Channel ~
~ Government Tug "General William" Upper Charlevoix Channel ~
1891
~ Railroad Locomotive Unloaded in Front of Charlevoix Depot ~
(Railroad Came to Charlevoix in 1891)
~ Railroad Locomotive Unloaded in Front of Charlevoix Depot ~
(Railroad Came to Charlevoix in 1891)
1896
~ Seven Loaded Schooners Awaiting Good Weather ~
~ Seven Loaded Schooners Awaiting Good Weather ~
About 1900
~ Two Barges and Three Tows in Round Lake ~
~ Two Barges and Three Tows in Round Lake ~
Around 1900
~ Ride Steamer "Charlevoix" to East Jordan and Return for 25¢ ~
~ Ride Steamer "Charlevoix" to East Jordan and Return for 25¢ ~
1905
~ The "Illinois" Went Aground During the Gale ~
(Passengers Taken off by Breeches Buoy)
Click HERE to access an article describing this kind of event for the passenger liner "Illinois".
Click HERE to access an in-depth description of a Breeches Buoy Rescue.
~ The "Illinois" Went Aground During the Gale ~
(Passengers Taken off by Breeches Buoy)
Click HERE to access an article describing this kind of event for the passenger liner "Illinois".
Click HERE to access an in-depth description of a Breeches Buoy Rescue.
1905
~ Steamer "Manitou" was Towed into Round Lake and Turned Around ~
(Round Trip to Mackinac Island – one buck!)
~ Steamer "Manitou" was Towed into Round Lake and Turned Around ~
(Round Trip to Mackinac Island – one buck!)
ABout 1906
"S.S. Missouri" Northern MIchigan LIne
(Made Round Trip Overnight Excursion; Charlevoix to the Soo and Return for $9.00)
"S.S. Missouri" Northern MIchigan LIne
(Made Round Trip Overnight Excursion; Charlevoix to the Soo and Return for $9.00)
About 1907
~ "Illinois" Stranded on the Beach North of Charlevoix ~
~ Tug ? ~
~ Tug "Taylor" ~
~ Tug "Parmelee" ~
~ Smoke of "Beaver" on other side of "Illinois"
~ "Illinois" Stranded on the Beach North of Charlevoix ~
~ Tug ? ~
~ Tug "Taylor" ~
~ Tug "Parmelee" ~
~ Smoke of "Beaver" on other side of "Illinois"
1908
~ Excursion Car Ferry "Wabash" in the Charlevoix Channel ~
~ Excursion Car Ferry "Wabash" in the Charlevoix Channel ~
26 July 1908
~ Car Ferry Excursion Landing at Charlevoix ~
~ Car Ferry Excursion Landing at Charlevoix ~
1908
~ "The Manitou" came to Charlevoix Four Days Each Week ~
~ "The Manitou" came to Charlevoix Four Days Each Week ~
~ The "Manitou" in Charlevoix ~
(Run From Chicago to Mackinac Island and Return)
(Run From Chicago to Mackinac Island and Return)
~ "Lou A. Cummings" Last Craft Built for use of Pine Lake Trade ~
(In Front of Inn Hotel)
(In Front of Inn Hotel)
1930
~ Yacht "Sylvia" was Owned by Logan Thompson of Belvedere ~
The Yacht was built at Bath, Maine,
but commandeered by the U.S.Government in 1941 for Submarine Patrol Work.
~ Yacht "Sylvia" was Owned by Logan Thompson of Belvedere ~
The Yacht was built at Bath, Maine,
but commandeered by the U.S.Government in 1941 for Submarine Patrol Work.
Undated
~ Barge "Venezuela" Largest Wooden Ship to Come into Charlevoix ~
~ Barge "Venezuela" Largest Wooden Ship to Come into Charlevoix ~
~ LIBRARY AND SCHOOLS ~
Charlevoix village's FIRST school was a log cabin on the southern perimeter of Round Lake. Mrs. Morris Stockman was the teacher who owned the cabin and the land. By 1867 the women of the village felt the log cabin school was inadequate, and began a campaign among the villagers for a larger school. A fair was held to raise enough money for a new frame building which was completed in 1869.
Photo Below: The description varies as "the old Charlevoix County Normal School until it was terminated in the 1930s" with the next photo description below of the same building; "1890 High School Building Charlevoix". Please contact this web master with clarification by clicking HERE.
Photo Below: The description varies as "the old Charlevoix County Normal School until it was terminated in the 1930s" with the next photo description below of the same building; "1890 High School Building Charlevoix". Please contact this web master with clarification by clicking HERE.
The 220 Clinton Street Charlevoix School in the clipping above was built in 1927 and used for 75 years. In 2006 the school building became the Charlevoix Public Library.
Prior to being in the school building,
the library was housed at 109 (not 107 like in the text below) Clinton Street.
109 Clinton Street now houses the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.
Prior to being in the school building,
the library was housed at 109 (not 107 like in the text below) Clinton Street.
109 Clinton Street now houses the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.
Class Programs for Charlevoix Classes of 1896 ~ 1897 ~ 1898 ~ 1899 ~ 1900
View Slideshow Below by clicking PLAY.
View Slideshow Below by clicking PLAY.
Two Pages Below: Newspaper (Perhaps a Charlevoix newspaper) describes
the graduation exercises for the Charlevoix Class of 1900.
the graduation exercises for the Charlevoix Class of 1900.
1947
Photo/Text Below: The Maple Grove school located in Hayes Township, Charlevoix County was moved
to the corner of Ingalls and Madison Streets, Petoskey, Michigan
where it was to become the structure for the First Church of God.
Click HERE to access additional information
about this old school building still standing strong and used as the church in 2023.
1955
St. Mary's Catholic School at Charlevoix
St. Mary's Catholic School at Charlevoix
1955
St. Mary's Catholic School Groundbreaking at Charlevoix
St. Mary's Catholic School Groundbreaking at Charlevoix
1962
Murray School – Last Charlevoix County One Room School
Murray School – Last Charlevoix County One Room School
1969
New Charlevoix Elementary School
New Charlevoix Elementary School
Postcard:
"Charlevoix's Scenic Round Lake Harbor is one of many attractions in this famous resort town."
"Charlevoix's Scenic Round Lake Harbor is one of many attractions in this famous resort town."
The Charlevoix Veteran Memorial is featured on the Charlevoix Emmet History web site,
on the "Charlevoix Memorial" web page.
on the "Charlevoix Memorial" web page.
Contributing to Charlevoix
Alden/Swanee (died 13 June 2022)
- Charlevoix County Building Inspector's office for 30 years
- Singer at Grey Gables restaurant
- Accomplished artist ~ Painted many signs around Charlevoix
Armstrong/Dr. Robert Bruce (died in 1940):
- Elected administrator in charge of the Charlevoix Area Hospital when it opened 5 May 1920
- Facilitated air medical care to Beaver Island
- Testified at the "Trial of the century" [Loeb Trial]
- One of first to own a car in Charlevoix; 1904 or 05 Cadillac
- Made his own medicine
- Surgeon for the Pere Marquette Railway
Balch/Albert (died at 97 in 1972)
Mary Jane (Dixon) Balch (died in 1960)
Mary Jane (Dixon) Balch (died in 1960)
Bellinger/Charles Roland (Died 1927 in family home on Bridge Street):
- Charlevoix's OLDEST Business Founder opening shop in 1880
- Worked at Charlevoix's "watch bench" fixing watches for 48 years
Bender/Sherry Lee (Died at her home near Charlevoix):
- Owned and operated Flap Jack Family Restaurant for over 30 years in Charlevoix
Boss/Dale and Marilyn (Likens) with Photos Below:
- Mr. Petunia
- Charlevoix Ambassadors
- Managers of the Mount McSauba ski hill
- Turned their yard into Santa's Workshop
Click on the FILE Below to read Dale Boss' 2016 obituary which tells Dale's Story.
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Burns/John (Pioneer of Charlevoix):
- Building contractor
- Milling business
- Served several terms as president of the village, and alderman and supervisor
Burns/George (Article Below):
- Mail carrier between Charlevoix and Petoskey
- Operated a livery barn and furnished horses to the government's first surveyors in this district
- Operated a stage carrying mail, freight and passengers between Petoskey and Traverse City
Joseph R. Cooper (Born 27 April 1850 near Toronto, Canada, and died at home of daughter Mrs. Lela Simmons on Antrim Street, Charlevoix):
- Worked lumbering Industry
- Operated a Smithson mill in Norwood Township
- Operated a mill 12 years in Phelps
- Worked for Charlevoix and East Jordan Lumber companies
- Built mills at Ellsworth, Pellston and other Northern Michigan points
- Operated a farm and an implement store in Charlevoix
Dubey/Leonard:
- Electrical Engineer at the Belvedere
- City of Charlevoix for 30 years
- School Bus Driver for 10 years
Hampton/Will E.:
- Mayor of Charlevoix
- Newspaper Publisher (1890 Owner and Editor of Charlevoix Courier ~ retired in 1910)
- Charlevoix Postmaster
- President of Charlevoix Board of Education
MacNeill/Archie (Article and Photo Below):
- Born 5 February 1850 in Ingersol, Canada, and died at State Street home in Charlevoix
- Moved to Charlevoix in 1872 to work in the George Esterly & Son saw mill as edge saw operator.
- In 1873 took the job of setter on the log carriage, and occupied that job for 43 consecutive years.
- He witnessed Mormon days, the coming of the railroad, the dredging of the government channel
Martin/Fran (Article and Photo Below):
Mason Family
Mason/Oscar (Article and Photo Below):
- The Mason Family was among very earliest pioneers of Charlevoix County
- Helped build and owned the oldest frame building in Charlevoix County
Nicholls/John (Article and Photo Below):
- John Nicholls was a lumberman and politician
- John was the "wealthiest citizen" of Charlevoix at the time of his death
- Active in social and religious life
Novak/Charles (Article and Photo Below):
- Charles Novak operated cigar manufacturing establishments in Charlevoix, Petoskey and Traverse City
- Novak served as Charlevoix County Sheriff for eight years
- Served some summers on the city police force
Rose/Simon (Sam) (Article and Photo Below):
- Mayor of Charlevoix
- Barbershop operater
- Deep sea diver
Ryan/Richard S. (Article and Photo Below):
- Richard S. Ryan was a pioneer of Charlevoix County, coming from Canada
- Richard was engaged with lumbering and railroading (Pere Marquette)
Smith/William and Catherine (Haggerty) (Article and Photo Below):
- Operated a draying business
- Manager of the Ayres Boal Farm in Hayes township
Morris Jackson Stockman Family
Additional information about Morris J. Stockman may be accessed by clicking HERE.
Straw/Rosena (William) (Article and Photo Below):
- Resident of Charlevoix County from 1881 to 1928
- Farmed in Marion Township, Charlevoix County; enduring hardships of early pioneer life
Swinton/Dr. A.A. (Mayor Swinton Dies at Home)
- Manager of the Argo MIlling Company
- Doctor of medicine
- Vice-President and Manager of the Charlevoix State Saving Bank AND VP of State Bank of East Jordan
- Member of Elks
Wallace/Jeannine (Died 6 November 2021)
- Owned Shop of Gulls "Old Biddy of Bridge Street"
- FIRST woman elected to Charlevoix City Council
- Fought to get trees planted on Bridge Street
- Founding member of Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority
- Served on Charlevoix Hospital Board
- Served on Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
- Lived in an Earl Young mushroom house and helped create the Earl Young Historical District
- Citizen of the Year in 2004
Wood/Frank F. (Died at home on Petoskey Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan):
- 1880 Owned harness making business short time
- Barber for 33 years
- Two terms as Charlevoix city treasurer
Wood/James (Died March 1930 at home of niece on Belvedere Avenue, Charlevoix, Michigan):
- Stonecutter by trade and laid many corner stones both in Charlevoix and Petoskey.
Charlevoix County Genealogical Society March 2018 newsletter section below about Phelps
from society members' input, and was created and submitted by Karla Buckmaster.
from society members' input, and was created and submitted by Karla Buckmaster.
Click HERE to access CHARLEVOIX PHOTOS as featured on the Charlevoix Historical Society web page.