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Wenonah Park was established in 1908 [1] as a part of the construction of the adjacent Wenonah Hotel (the site is now occupied by a DoubleTree by Hilton), giving the hotel a clear view of the riverfront. Both the hotel and park opened on November 9, 1908. Full development of the park and construction of the auditorium began after the hotel opening.
By the early 1900s and 1920s, the park had become a popular destination for people living in nearby counties. [1] In 1907, the resort drew media attention to a speedboat race between the Arrow and W.J. Oulette's Secret, which set a then world record of 26.6 miles per hour (42.8 km/h). [2] By 1942, the park was owned by H. M. Smart and Otto ...
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Isle Royale National Park is a national park of the United States consisting of Isle Royale, along with more than 400 small adjacent islands and the surrounding waters of Lake Superior, in Michigan. Isle Royale is 45 mi (72 km) long and 9 mi (14 km) wide, with an area of 206.73 sq mi (535.4 km 2 ), making it the fourth-largest lake island in ...
Carl E. Schmidt was a tanner with a successful Detroit business; he was also a close friend and political advisor to Hazen Pingree, who served as both mayor of Detroit and governor of Michigan. Schmidt and his wife Alice built this Shingle-style house in 1909. 73: Sheldon Inn: Sheldon Inn: June 2, 2000 : 44134 Michigan Ave. (Canton Township)
The park system has seven 18-hole golf courses and one par-3 course. Park system trails also connect to or are part of larger trail systems like the Washtenaw County Border-to-Border Trail and the Michigan Iron Belle Trail. [4] An overpopulation of white-tailed deer in the parks in recent years was handled by a controversial special archery ...