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.Text from Microsoft Encarta
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
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
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
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
