Above is an image of logging operations at Blaney dated March 16, 1908. SCHS photo courtesy Jerry Mattson Collection.

     As a child growing up in Gulliver during the late 1950s and early 60s, our family would often travel via M-77 to Germfask to visit relatives.  This entailed driving past the Blaney Park resort. During the summer, the resort was a bustle of activity.  Cars were parked along the road and in front of all the cabins and places of business.  Drivers had to be alert for pedestrians crossing the highway.   Foursomes were seen strolling along the fairways with their golf carts in tow and walking on the greens of the well-manicured nine-hole golf course. The swimming pool too, was always crowded during the dog days of summer. Read More...

12 x 12 inch granite tile commemorating the former Hancock Lumber Company.

Plans are moving ahead for the new Schoolcraft County Historical Society Museum to be moved to the historical society’s lot on the corner of Deer Street and Weston Avenue.  The former Manistique Lumber Co. Warehouse will be moved and renovated to safely display historical exhibits and artifacts.  The historical society is currently engaged in a capital campaign to raise funds for the museum renovation. The new museum will feature 12” x 12” and 12” x 24” granite tiles which will be placed on the exterior wall of the museum as a memorial to loved ones or to a family business. Examples of the tiles can be seen at the SCHS Museum and Gift Shop located next to Mercado Imports. The cost for the tiles is $375.00 for the 12 x 12 inch tiles and $750.00 for the larger 12 x 24 inch tiles.  Any added artwork cost an additional $200. The Tile Order form can be downloaded here. SCHS Tile Form – LB Read More...