
Life on Mackinac Island

by Matt Hammerstein
Title
Life on Mackinac Island
Artist
Matt Hammerstein
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
In the late 19th century, Mackinac Island became a popular tourist attraction and summer colony. Much of the island has undergone extensive historical preservation and restoration; as a result, the entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is well known for its numerous cultural events; its wide variety of architectural styles, including the famous Victorian Grand Hotel; its fudge; and its ban on almost all motor vehicles. More than 80 percent of the island is preserved as Mackinac Island State Park.
A Grand Hotel horse carriage returns to the hotel to transport guests downtown. This scene is a slice of life on Mackinac Island-- peaceful, with the quiet broken only by the wind and the sound of carriages and horses' hooves.
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June 28th, 2015
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