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There is also a boat parking area for those who want to come ashore. [2] Lake Harbor Park is a 189-acre (76 ha) park located on Lake Harbor Road, just north of the Mona Lake Channel. The park has over 4,000 feet (1,200 m) on Lake Michigan, 2,000 feet (610 m) on the Mona Lake Channel and 1,500 feet (460 m) on Mona Lake.
The ferries carried almost 1 million cars a year in the mid-1950s before the bridge opened in 1957. At that time, there were five ferries running with a total capacity of 500 cars; the largest ferry could carry 150. [2] In their last year of service, the state ferries employed 400 people. [21] Michigan State Ferries
Pontiac Lake is an all-sports, 640-acre (260 ha) Oakland County, Michigan lake along the Huron River. The lake lies primarily in White Lake Township, while a small portion of the lake lies in Waterford Township. [3] [4] It is the fifth largest lake in the county. Pontiac Lake is a public lake with a public boat launch. [5]
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In 1945, Captain William H. Shepler, a native of Mackinac Island, returned to Michigan after service in World War II. He already had a full captain's license and began to command the large, 600-person capacity Algoma between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. [2] He also operated a small snack bar for passengers waiting for the ferry. Capt.
IRC organized excursions to attract middle class African American professionals from Detroit, Chicago, and other Midwestern cities, taking them on tours of the rustic community, and selling lots. Their ads in major news media offered lots at $1 down and $1 per month, and cited the hunting, fishing, boating and horseback riding opportunities. [12]
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The Whitefish Point Light marks the entry of the bay, Ile Parisienne Light [2] is in the middle of the bay, and Gros Cap Reefs Light lies near the outlet of the bay and the approach to the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Whitefish Point Lighthouse is the oldest active light on Lake Superior.