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Title
Ferry that took passengers back and forth across the St. Joseph River
Creator
unknown

Institution
Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library

Subject
St. Joseph (Mich) - Passenger Ferry

Subject
St. Joseph (Mich) - Silver Beach

Subject
NULL

Item Number
LD01c031

Relation
NULL

Type
image

Format
tiff

Description
Silver Beach attractions were on the south bank of the St. Joseph River as it enters Lake Michigan. Several large hotels were located across the river on the North bank. This ferry was used by Plank's Tavern to carry people back and forth across the river.

Ferry that took passengers back and forth across the St. Joseph River

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