Feb16

island life.

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going over the frozen lake to mackinac island, michigan, 1950s

once the only way to get there in the winter months

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while inside:

The Mackinac Island library’s fireplace, which roars with warmth when the temps don’t soar. the fireplace is adorned with tiles that are works of art, and above the fireplace is a Shakespeare quote from “The Tempest,” which is set on a fairy isle, not unlike Mackinac. It reads,

“The isle is full of noises, sounds and sweet airs that give delight and hurt not.”

 

 

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source credits Mackinac Island Library 2023, Michigan Historical Society

 

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  8. This reminds me of that show “Ice Road truckers” – where the only way to their destinations sometimes – are over the frozen lakes and rivers.
    This was a fun post to see. :)
    That fireplace looks lovely.

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  13. Libraries with a big fireplace are such havens! We have such a big snowstorm today that all our public libraries closed for the day. I bet the lake is also completely frozen over now too!

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  14. I almost made it to the island one year, although if we had gone, it would have been over the bridge. I would love to see this picturesque library in person someday with the art tiles and beautiful quote above the fireplace. It feels magical to me, Beth. Thank you.

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