Hamburg Chic Ship Loading

Hamburg Chic loading at the Ten Million Dollar Terminal. On either end will be seen the two 90 ton traveling cranes made famous at Duluth-Superior Harbor.

DULUTH-SUPERIOR HARBOR, WESTERLY TERMINUS

OF THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY.

MID-WESTERN GATEWAY TO WORLD COMMERCE

 

Loading Grain in Duluth

Federal Pioneer loading grain at Duluth-Superior Harbor.

DULUTH-SUPERIOR HARBOR, WESTERLY TERMINUS

OF THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY

MID-WESTERN GATEWAY TO WORLD COMMERCE

 

Vacationland Ferry

THE VACATIONLAND

Michigan State Ferry

The newest and largest of the Michigan State Ferries, operating between the Straits cities of St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, is aptly named for Michigan is truly a "vacationland". Diesel powered, the Vacationland also serves as an ice breaker during the winter months. Carries 150 vhicles and can be loaded and unloaded from either end. Is equipped with a Raytheon Mariners Pathfinder 16 inch presentation finder radar.

Arthur M. Anderson Freighter

ARTHUR M. ANDERSON

One of the largest freighters of the Pittsburgh Steamship Division is the Arthur M. Anderson. Its length is 620 ft. and its capacity is 19,500 ton. Here it is loading ore at the Two Harbors Docks which are the fastest loading docks in the world. Verage loading time is 3 hours and 15 minutes. 

Ektachrome by H. C. Wick

 

Lake Huron Historical Marker

Many of these Markers are located along the East shoreline of Michigan in roadside parks overlooking Lake Huron.

Arnold Line Ships

ARNOLD LINE SHIPS

Mackinac Island, Michigan

The BIG THREE of the Arnold Line fleet of 10 steel ships. They are the largest and safest ships providing passenger service to Mackinac Island from St. Ignace and Mackinae City, Michigan. These boats are over 90 feet in length and have a 30 foot beam. All ships are radar equipped and coast guard inspected. The Arnold Line has served the Straits area for the pact 100 years.

Mackinac Island Ferries

STRAITS TRANSIT LINE FERRIES

These all steel boats provide service between the mainland and Mackinac Island, Michigan.

City of Saginaw Ferry

CITY OF SAGINAW

One of seven of the modern steamers that carry automobiles and passengers between Ludington an Wisconsin ports. Ludington, Michigan is well known as a car ferry port and is the terminal for the large fleet of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway car ferries.

 

Greetings From Lake Norman

LAKE NORMAN

Largest man-made lake in North Carolina - 32,510 acres with 520 miles of shore line. The concrete dam is 1,279 feet long with 11 flood gates and a total length of 7,387 feet of earth and concrete dams. Lake Norman offers excellent fishing, boating and swimming . . . mmore variety to North Carolina's Variety Vacationland.

 

Mail Boat

J.W. WESTCOTT II — MAIL BOAT

Detroit River, Michigan 48222

The only boat in the world with an exclusive Zip Code Number.  (J.W. Westcott is postmaster of the Great Lakes.) The year 1969 begins the 75th year of direct ship-to-ship mail deliveries. Operates 24 hours-a-day from mid-April to mid-December. The Westcott II takes mail from the postal station on First Street in Detroit and meets Great Lakes freighters and keeps pace with the moving freighter while a crewman lowers a maibucket down over the side and into the cabin of the mailboat, and in seconds hauls it up again. Then the Westcott is on its way to shore.

 

Riviera Cruisers

Riviera Cruisers

A Flair for Fun — A Flair for Elegance

Want every kind of boating pleasure? RIVIERA CRUISERS offer an exciting new concept in boating . . . designed for family fun and leisure. Ideal for cruising, swimming, sunning or fishing. Available either in an All-Aluminum De Luxe or Steel DE Luxe model . . . For every kind of boating pleasure. 

Built by RIVIERA CRUSERS, Div. of LML Eng. & Mfg. Corp., Columbia City, Indiana.

 

Map: Michigan, The Water Wonderland

MICHIGAN is our 26th state (1837), Capital: Lansing. Ranks in ten most populated states, yet iis 23rd in area. Famous for its unique combination of industry and recreation. 3,177 miles of shoreline and hundreds of lakes and streams make Michigan truly the

Water Wonderland

 

Minnesota: Land of 10,000 Lakes

MINNESOTA is our 32nd State (1858) Capital:St. Paul. Name derived from the Sioux Indian, meaning sky-tinted water. Its 10,000 lakes are said to have been made by Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox Babe.Longfellow's famous poem The Song of Hiawatha tells of Minnesota's waterfalls that "flashed and gleamed" and rivers that rushed through palisades of pine trees."

 

Severance Lodge Dining

SEVERANCE LODGE ON LAKE KEZAR

Centre Lovell, Main

DINING ROOM

 

Map: Lake Superior Route, Trans Canada Highway

LAKE SUPERIOR ROUTE

TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY, ONTARIO, CANADA

Lake Tahoe Artist

EAGLE FALLS — OVERLOOKING EMERALD BAY

The undescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe represents a challenge for both professional and amateur artists.

postmarked 1959 

Paul Bunyan Motel

PAUL BUNYAN MOTEL

On U.S. 2 - 7 - 371

Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

Located near famous statues of Paul Bunyan and the Blue Ox. 28 attractive units. All air conditioned with T.V. and hot water hear. Excellent private beach, shuffleboard and boats.

OPEN ALL YEAR

Mount Silver Motel

Bill's

MOUNT SILVER MOTEL and CABINS

On Silver Cliff Bay

New Modern Motel and Housekeeping Cabins on the Shore of Lake Superior. 4½ Miles East of Two Harbors, Minn., 2 Blocks off Hiway 61.

Lakes Along North Coast Limited Route

Good fishing, boating and swimming, fun for all the family, are offered throughout Minnesota's famed "Land of 10,000 Lakes." Many of these gem-like lakes are along the Northern Pacific Railway's transcontinental line.

Route of the Vista-Dome 

NORTH COAST LIMITED

Northern Pacific Railway

Map: Erie Vacationland

postmarked 1970