The Cascades - Jackson, Michigan

The World famous Cascades were built by the William and Matilda Sparks Foundation and were first operated in May 1932.  The Cascades are operated nightly through the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Nightly throughout the summer as the gloom of dusk thickens, water splashes down the concrete falls, powerful lights flash on and a colorful kaleidoscopic scene of breath-taking beauty appears before the eyes of awe-inspired thousands.

The world famous Cascades were built by The William and Matilda Sparks Foundation and were first operated May 9, 1932.  The Cascades were operated nightly through the summers until they were forced to close down during the War.  Following the death of Mr. Sparks they were donated to the County of Jackson.

Only spectacle of its kind in the World.  The famous illuminated Cascades are nightly viewed by increasing thousands from all parts of the globe.  Water forms and colors change constantly.  to illuminate the falls and fountains 1, 230 lamps are required that furnish 240,000 watts of light. The night effect is unforgetable.

Michigan

Fishing for Brook Trout in Cloverland.

The Beautiful Viking Motel is situated 1 1/2 miles north of Jackson, Michigan on U.S. 127.  Modern in every respect. Year around accommodations.  Jackson, Michigan.

Michigan

Overlooking the harbour, Mackinac Island, Mich., showing steamships, Northland and Tionesta at Dock.

Islands at Magician Lake, Dowagiac, Mich.

Stambaugh, Michigan

Bengal Mine

Stambaugh, Mich.

(Shipped to End of 1922 - 1,491,956 tons)

Hiawatha Mine

Stambaugh, Mich.

(Shipped to End of 1922 - 2,055,107 tons)

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Thouands of ships, large and small, pass through the "Soo" Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan each season; allowing them to by-pass the St. Marys River rapids between Lake Huron and Lake Superior - a 21-foot difference in lake leveles.  In the background is the International Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.

Holland, Michigan

"De Zwann" (The Swan) Windmill - towering high to catch the full force of the wind, this windmill has become the traditional landmark of Windmill Island, Holland, Michigan.  Its wind-powered grindstone has a capacity of from two to four tons of grain per hour.

Jackson, Michigan

Only spectacle of its kind in the World.  the famous Illuminated Cascades are nightly viewed by increasing thousands from all parts of the globe.  Water forms and colors change constantly.  To illuminate the falls and fountains 1,230 lamps are required that furnish 240,000 watts of light.  the night effect is unforgetable.

Famous Illuminated Cascades, Sparks Foundation, Jackson, Michigan

Holland, Michigan

"De Zwann" (The Swan) Windmill - in its beautiful setting on Windmill Island, the historic, working mill is majestic in appearance and by its very nature as well.  The lovely landscaped grounds are rampant with blooming tulips during Holland, Michigan's annual Tulip Festival in mid-May.

Tulip Festival at Holland - A gala celebration of "Tulip Time" held each year in May at Holland, Michigan.  Windmills, tulips, Dutch dances, parades and traditional Dutch hospitality make this one of the Nation's outstanding events.

Klompen Dancers - Authentically costumed Dutch "Klompen" (Wooden Shoe) Dancers perform for visitors to Holland, Michigan.  Gala parades and street dancing are features of the nationally famous Tulip Time Festival.

The Doll House and furniture is a replica of a 17th century merchant's home in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.  The Museum located at 12th Street and Central Avenue, Holland, Michigan is dedicated to the preservation of Dutch history and culture.

Grayling, Michigan

Autumn Drive - Autumn bursts forth at each bend and turn of the road.  The hush and serenity of the countryside at this time is a moving experience.

Ludington, Michigan

Ludington State Park - Located seven miles north of Ludington, Michigan, this park borders on both Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake.  It is a magnificent park with miles of trails, forests, sand dunes and shorelines.  Fishing is great. (Postmarked 1982)

Battle Creek, Michigan

One of the office buildings of the Postum Cereal Co. at Battle Creek, Mich.  The lower part is occupied by the advertising dep't.  The upper floor by the managers, legal dep't., auditors, etc.

Press room in the printing and box making dept of the Postum Cereal Company at Battle Creek, Michigan where cartons and packing cases for Postum, Grape-Nuts and Post Toasties are made.

Grand Trunk 6330

Grand Trunk Western Northern type locomotives 6330 and 6316, in the background minus trailing truck at Battle Creek, Mich., May 30, 1956.

Coldwater, Michigan

Sans Souci - Coldwater Lake

Crystal Beach - Coldwater Lake

Coldwater, Michigan

West Chicago at Monroe

Scene from Courthouse Yard