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: a—If ' MK A .vfr• -J* * *m|k|| 7»MMmi'* *Jii■:v:• .• frw.* W.wA • *' .VHLftJlJ AIDTHE DOUBLE CHAIR LIFT of Boyne Mountain Lodge at BoyneFalls, Mich., which carries skiers 1,800 feet up the mountain inthe winter, is operated for tourists in the summer. The peak of the hill is a vantage point for a scenic view of the Boyne River valley and the Walloon Lake region.Chair Lift Makes ResortTop Winter AttractionSuttons Bay WillMark CentennialBoyne Falls, The double chair lift that carries skiiers 1,-800 feet up the main slope ofBoyne Mountain in the winter, the open-air swimming pool en-by winter sports enthusiasts j in subzero temperatures of Jan-! uary and February and other facilities that have made Boyne SUTTONS BAY — At the peak j Mountain Lodge one of the nat-f the resort season July 2 to 5 j ion's outstanding winter sports his Leelanau county vacation vil-j resorts will offer equally as much age will stage the most extensive ; fun to summer vacationers this eiebration of its history in ob- j year.erving its centennial. j Tourists will be hauled up thechair lift for a scenic view of the Boyne River valley and the pool will be one of many recreational attractions for summer guests.The chalet-type clubhouse, elegantly-appointed dining room and refreshments bar, the two newlodges for accommodations ofThe many thousands of tourists iave viewed the scenic splendor f Suttons Bay and the resorters t'ho acclaim this their favorite acation spot, will be acquainted rith the highlights of its history,ating back to the founding 100ears ago when the communityras named Suttonsburg in trib- guests all will be opened during te to Harry C. Sutton, who con-1 the summer seasons, with many eived it. j recreational attractions replacingIn 1871 Sutton sold his holdings ! the skiing that brings throngs fere to a Catholic priest, Father] here in winter.Jn building the lodge during thepast five years, plans have been j carefully prepared for an all-year resort.Guided fshing trips, horse back riding, water skiing and other water sports on a lake within the resort, shuffleboard. tennis and.ndrew Herbstrcet, w ho renamed ! :ie place Pleasant City to fit in : ith his plans for the most beau-ful and peaceful town on the i eninsula. |Plotting of 6,000 lots by Father erbstreet preceded a well-plan- ]d promotion program anti tinwn began to grow. ly 1880 the i other games will be offered guests?sidcnts decided to perpetuate le name of the founder and it .'came Suttons Bay.upWith development of the com-unity by the priest, Suttons Bay t only attracted residents who •placed many of the original log ibins with sturdy homes, but any residents from outside es-blished summer resiliences along e shore of Grand Traverse bay id came here to vacation.The serenity of the rest that surrounded the town id the rare vistas from the hill-des caught the attention of vis-jrs and the region has develop-1 over the years into one of tiiesort centers of the Grand Tra-*rse bay region.During this development Suttons ly lias retained much of tllaintncss that attracted thrst resorters. Manv of the nri.re-andin addition to the peaceful laxation of the clubhouselodge.While the summer guests will be enjoying the spacious resort,construction work will be underway on the ski slopes for greater expansion of the area before another skiing season.A second chair lift will be Installed and several new ski runs cut for next winter, it has been announced by Charles Moll, manager.Boyne Mountain Lodge Is located within the village of Boyne Falls on US-131, south ofPetoskey 14 miles, and is easilyreached by motorcar over theprincipal highways of WestMichigan, by bus, train or airlines.• lt;
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Holland Evening Sentinel
Holland, Michigan, US
Tue, May 11, 1954
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