CENTRAL LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CENTRAL LAKE, MI

St. Joseph Catholic Church Last week Tuesday we headed up the Old Mission peninsula to visit the lighthouse. We mostly headed north on the east edge of the peninsula and returned on the western side. We drove by the old mission site and took a few pix at the lighthouse park. Along the way we found this gorgeous church. That set us on a mission to photograph some churches and crosses for my sister, who uses photos of crosses to focus her annual series of Lenten meditations on Facebook, which she calls "Journey to the Cross."
St. Joseph Catholic Church Credit: joeldinda

The Central Lake Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Central Lake, Michigan. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history, culture, and heritage of the Central Lake area. It was founded in 1976 by a group of local residents who were concerned about the disappearance of the area's historical artifacts and stories.

The society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the Central Lake area. The museum also features exhibits on Native American history, early settlers, and the logging and lumbering industry that played a significant role in the area's development.

In addition to the museum, the Central Lake Area Historical Society also hosts various events throughout the year, including lectures, historical tours, and community celebrations. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public and provides resources for genealogy research and historical inquiry.

Overall, the Central Lake Area Historical Society is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of the Central Lake area. Its dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to preserve and share the area's rich cultural heritage with future generations.

CENTRAL LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CENTRAL LAKE MI. US MID #8402600605

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

St. Joseph Catholic Church Last week Tuesday we headed up the Old Mission peninsula to visit the lighthouse. We mostly headed north on the east edge of the peninsula and returned on the western side. We drove by the old mission site and took a few pix at the lighthouse park. Along the way we found this gorgeous church. That set us on a mission to photograph some churches and crosses for my sister, who uses photos of crosses to focus her annual series of Lenten meditations on Facebook, which she calls "Journey to the Cross."
Porch and Fence Another photo from our wander around Elk Rapids last week. 'Twas the fence that first caught my attention, but that porch makes this image work.
Harbor Antiques Last Wednesday we wandered around Elk Rapids for a bit. Along the way we had a chat with a lady who may well have been president of the local Chamber of Commerce; she <i>really</i> wanted us to try one of the local restaurants.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here volunteers are preparing the freshly boiled lobsters for the diners.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here is the tent where the meal was served.
Lobster Boil, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here volunteers are preparing plates of food to serve to diners.
20200815_182946Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here is the meal as presented, with a cup of Leelanau sourced wine on the left.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here the volunteers are preparing to boil a basket of lobsters.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan In August 2020, we attended a socially-distanced lobster boil dinner that was the annual fund raiser for the light house preservation group. Here a basket of lobsters is awaiting a turn in the boiling pot.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Entry sign explaining facts about the lighthouse.
Windows on the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Windows on the main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.
Historic markers, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Northport, Michigan Historic plaques on the side of the main building with the lighthouse tower at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse in Leelanau State Park, Northport, Michigan.

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CENTRAL LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 404
CENTRAL LAKE
MI
49622

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MID # 8402600605
Name CENTRAL LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 382453515
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.07453, -85.264157
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 960300
US Census Block: 2011