Outdoor - Self Guided Tours
Architectural
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Maritime Artifacts
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Architectural Tour
Time and circumstance have helped preserve some classic examples of 19th and early 20th century architecture in Marine City. For fans of this architectural period, fascinated with revival and Victorian styles, a tour of Marine City is quite rewarding.
Self Guided Tours can be taken by downloading the booklets from this website. Readers have the option of printing just the north side or just the south side tour portions. Each tour begins at 300 Broadway,
historic City Hall and proceeds threough an easy to follow loop bringing you back to City Hall. Tour booklets
covering both the north and south tours are for sale at the Chamber of Commerce and a variety of stores
and antique shops in Marine City for $5.00.
Some of the styles included in the tour are:
- Italianate
- Greek Revival
- Queen Anne
- Dutch Colonial Revival
- American Foursqare
- and more!
Click on a document to begin the download. Files are available in Adobe PDF. Get Adobe Reader Free
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| The Lester House |
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| Heather House Bed & Breakfast |
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| Peche Island Lighthouse |
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Outdoor
Maritime Museum
When Captain Samuel Ward first arrived in Marine City in 1818, he saw great trade potential in the area. The city prospered under Ward's successful effort to grow the ship building industry. Approximately 250 wood boats were built and launched on the banks of the Belle River. The boats built included side-wheel steamboats, barks, schooners, steam barges, tow barges, and tugs. In addition, Marine City was an important port as many boats were supplied with fuel (cord wood) and provisions.
Today on display, at no charge, in Marine City's parks and public places, are relics and artifacts of this golden era of great lakes shipping. Download a brochure and take a walk or drive anytime of the year and experience remnants of the city's rich ship building history!
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| Rudder from the last wooden ship built in Marine City |
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