Sandwiched between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas is a legendary hotel with more than 130 years of memorable moments.
Sandwiched between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas is a legendary hotel with more than 130 years of memorable moments.
On top of a gently sloping hill on Mackinac Island sits the Grand Hotel—an iconic Michigan vacation destination since it opened its doors in 1887. It is a National Historic Landmark, and its front porch is the longest in the world. Countless luminaries have stayed there including movie stars, writers (Mark Twain gave a lecture there in 1895 that cost $1), and five U.S. presidents.
The Bentley Historical Library has partnered with the Grand Hotel to digitize, conserve, and preserve thousands of photos from the hotel’s history. The Library is in the process of creating a digital collection to make many of these images available online.
Enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorite snapshots from the hotel’s long and colorful history.
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