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It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 [2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. [1] The district consists of two contiguous areas: Leland's downtown and the nearby commercial fishing area colloquially known as Fishtown. The Fishtown area was listed separately on the National Register in 2022. [3]
English: During the summer season people come to this small town in northwest lower Michigan to take the ferry across to North or South Manitou island to hike or camp. Many small businesses cater to the visitors, while others depend on year-round business from local residents, too.
At the turn of the century, the tourist population around Leland was steadily growing. [2] In 1902, seeing a demand for lodging, Jacob Schwarz constructed an inn near this location. Schwarz constructed other buildings in the area, including, in 1912, a bathhouse that he soon converted into a dance hall.
This district, containing the separately listed Fishtown, contains Leland's harbor and the surrounding downtown area. The harbor contains fishing shanties, smokehouses, and docks established for the commercial fishing industry – some are still used for fishing, while others support the local tourism industry.
Leland Historic District† Roughly bounded by the park, Main Street, Avenue A, and the harbor Leland: June 28, 1973: Manistee and Northeastern Railroad Cedar Depot 3101 Sullivan Cedar: August 24, 1984: Provemont General Store 102 Meinrad Street Leland: June 20, 1991: Saint Wenceslaus Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery 8500 E. Kolarik Rd ...
The Leelanau Historical Society and Museum is located at 203 E Cedar Street in Leland, Michigan, on the banks of the Leland River and two blocks from historic Fishtown and Lake Michigan. The museum's exhibits reflect the cultural history of the Leelanau Peninsula and its islands from the time of first human habitation to later settlement and ...
Fountain Point Resort is a historic landmark located on the eastern shore of South Lake Leelanau in Suttons Bay Township, Michigan. Its name is derived from a fountain of sparkling artesian spring water , [ 2 ] situated on a large point on Lake Leelanau , [ 3 ] which has been continuously gushing since 1867.
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