Picturesque Mackinac: The Photographs of William H. Gardiner 1896-1915

by Steven Brisson

Sure to delight Mackinac Island fans, Picturesque Mackinac presents a fascinating, beautiful look at the burgeoning island resort at the turn of the 20th century. Professional photographer William H. Gardiner set up shop on the island in the 1890s and over the next four decades chronicled the tourists, workers, residents, hotels, cottages, cruise ships and landmarks of the nationally renowned tourist destination. Working from a treasure trove of Gardiner's original glass plate negatives rescued from an abandoned studio in the 1960s, Steven C. Brisson, chief curator for Mackinac State Historic Parks, has created an elegant, visually striking compilation featuring over 300 of Gar the first time. Because the images in the collection are comprised of large format negatives, they provide spectacularly detailed prints. 200 pages. Hardcover

200 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2007