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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This reminds me of the movie Shipping News with Kevin Spacey. Thanks for sharing!
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oh, yes, I hadn’t thought of that –
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How times have changed
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so much so, but they still do not allow any vehicles on the island, only horses or bikes
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How lovely 🥰
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Wow … frozen lakes, no such thing over here, Beth … and I’m sleeping with the door open, trying to cool the place down …
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isn’t it so interesting, all of the contrasts in the world?
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Never a dull moment, Beth
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I LOVE me some island life (and fudge)
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ooh, me too!
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Oh…Mackinac…it’s been too long. Like time travel, for sure. Thank you, Beth! 💕
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right!
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This all is quite delightful. Thank you for the sight, Beth!
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my pleasure, you two should visit the island sometime, I’m sure you’d love it
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Magical place.
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very much so!
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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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yes, so true!
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The idea of an island cut off by ice in the winter is very romantic, and the photo is an excellent choice.
Best wishes, Pete.
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thanks, Pete, I always thought it would be interesting to winter there
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What a great pic Beth. I’ve been wanting to visit Mackinac ever since I read about it in a book a couple of decades ago. Can imagine the coziness at this time of year. Lovely!
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a small population stay year round, but it would be really special to be there then
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A lovely piece, Beth.
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thank you, I just love how the island functions in the winter surrounded by a lake of ice
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I’ve been to Mackinac Island! How interesting that the ferry didn’t run in the winter. Love the library picture – so cozy!
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Because the lake is frozen in the winter. LOL!
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yes!
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frozen lake!)
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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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yes, the winter life is so very different for all of us who experience it
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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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I’m quite sure you would love it, and no vehicles allowed. just bikes and horses
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Reminds me of a few islands in northern Sweden. How do you get there in summer. Is there a ferry?
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yes, exactly. or you can sail there or fly a small plane
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Lovely.
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<3
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Oh, to have gone to the the island in a horse-driven sleigh! The library is just wonderful!
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I agree on both counts!
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I’ve never been to the island in the winter. I should try it sometime. We went a couple of years ago during the summer and it was packed. It was hard to step into shops and browse. I’ve never seen it so busy.
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Yes it can get so busy in the summer – spring and fall seem best
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WOW!
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something special about it
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I’d have to stay home. I’m too chicken to cross frozen (supposedly) bodies of water.
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Beautiful. We honeymooned there. Post brought back wonderful memories. Thanks Beth.
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nice!
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What a great image.
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it’s such a beautiful and unique place
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Wow.
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It’s so pretty there and no vehicles allowed only horses and bikes
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