Bay Port Michigan History 1847 to 1857 by Freshwater herring

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:22:38 -0400

Bay Port Michigan History 1847 to 1857

by Freshwater herring @ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:22:38 -0400

"History & Pioneers of Bay Port 1847-1957" explains how it became the largest freshwater fishing port in the world. For years, they caught perch, sturgeon, herring and lake trout. The railroad, owned by Mr. Crapo of Saginaw, built a large grand hotel, which brought thousands of tourists to the town. Bay Port has a rich history and celebrates each year with its "Fish Sandwich Festival"! Available from www.michiganhistoryvideos.com

Author: michiganhistory
Keywords: bay port huron county michigan fish sandwich
Added: January 21, 2007