Steamers South & North American at Docks Holland Michigan postcard

SS South American & SS North American at Dock, Holland Michigan, 1940s linen postcard

The steamers South American and North American at Holland Michigan circa 1940s.

The South American was built in 1914 for the Chicago, Duluth & Georgian BayTransit Co. of Detroit.  It was in service for over 50 years before being sold for use as a floating dormitory,  and eventually scrapped in 1992. 

Built in 1913 for the same company, The North American had a history of running aground through its history, finally doing so in 1967 and sinking in 200 ft of water.

Great Lakes Rail Ferry Steamers in Ice Ludington Michigan postcard

Great Lakes Steamer Railroad Ferries in Ice, Ludington Michigan, circa 1920s. 

White border postcard. Click on image for larger view.

Great Lakes Steamer Islander, St Ignace Michigan postcard

Steamer "Islander", St Ignace, Michigan postcard. Albertype Co.

Car Ferry Steamers at St Ignace Michigan postcard

Michigan State Auto Ferries at St Ignace Michigain. Albertype Co.

One Great Lakes car steamer not enough for you and your entourage? Here's two to be going on with till others arrive.

Car Ferry Steamer St Ignace Michigan postcard

Michigan State Auto Ferry Steamer "Sainte Ignace", St Ignace Michigan postcard. Albertype Co.

Don't have the time to drive around the Great Lakes on your vacation? Shorten the journey and relax by catching one of the Michigan State auto ferries.

Boating Canoeing Cass Lake Pontiac Michigan postcard

Boating & Canoeing on Cass Lake, Pontiac, Michigan undivided back postcard. Albertype Co.

If you prefer to put your oar in rather than rely on the wind in your sails try to boating or canoeing on Cass Lake, Michigan in this circa 1905 postcard.

Yachting Portage Lake Onekama Michigan postcard

Yachting Portage Lake Portage Point Inn Michigan postcard. Hand colored. Albertype.

Sailing in Small Boats Onekama Michigan postcard

Yacht Racing, Twice A Week, Portage Point Inn, Michigan. Albertype Co.

Boys in small boats, a summer idyll. At the Portage Point Inn on Portage Lake and Lake Michigan, Onekama, Michigan. "One of The Most Complete Vacation Set Ups in the Midwest".

Road Trip Find #2 - Decorated Car House of David postcard

Decorated House of David Car, Benton Harbor, Michigan postcard, circa 1920s

Road trip find #2: The House of David, a religious community in Benton Harbor, Michigan had a range of activities that attracted many visitors including miniature train, a brass band, and it's own baseball team. Here community members proudly display their decorated car that took first place in parade.