Bob Miles - Photographer, Historian

VOLUME III - PAGE EIGHT
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SCHOONERS OF THE EARLY DAYS

The opening of the channel from Lake Michigan brought countless numbers of these hardy two and three-masters into Round Lake Harbor. Sometimes bad weather would force them to run for shelter, for they were not immune to the elements. At these times docking space in Round Lake would be at a premium, even as it is today.

CHARLEVOIX HARBOR IN 1892

The above panoramic view was taken from the newly built railroad bridge. Listed below, with numbers on the print corresponding, are some of the place clearly visible in the picture.

1. Hines Drug Store. 12. Burns Livery Stable.
2. The Emery dock. 13. Gellick Saloon.
3. The Ferguson House. 14. Lightkeepers Residence.
4. The Baptist Church. 15. Sentinel Office.
5. The Charlevoix Hotel. 16. Fox Merchandise Store.
6. The Noble Hotel. 17. Lewis Grand Opera Building.
7. The Charlevoix Bank. 18. J. L. Hurd Dock.
8. The Methodist Church. 19. The Swing Bridge.
9. Home of Major Green. 20. The Roller Mill.
10. Congregational Church. 21. Fountain City House.
11. Crouter Building. 22. The Lumber Mill.

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