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The Marshall Toothpick Factory Harbor Springs, MI

This is a part of an old and bygone historical era of Harbor Springs Michigan. The Marshall Toothpick Factory was responsible for shipping 98% of all toothpicks that were used in Japan at the dawn of the 20th Century. This was the Harbor Springs waterfront in 1897. The factory was located on W. Bay St. where the Wallstrom Marina is today. Harbor Springs became a favorite summer retreat for the wealthy industrialists of the Great Lakes region. The Proctors and Weyerhausers along with the Fishers and the Dodge Brothers had their summer homes on a small peninsula that is just to the to the west of where the factory stood. Harbor Springs and the Little Traverse BAy area has become to the Great Lakes what Carmel and Big Sur are to the West Coast. There are first rate Restaurants Hotels and golf courses around the area as well as marvelous facililities for winter sports.

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Maureen Bloesch 17 Jul 2010

The details in your work, just boggle my mind

Julie Mayser 30 Dec 2008

Ah, what a wonderful view... and the atmosphere comes through beautifully! I enjoy reading the history of your scenes, an enjoyable step back in time!

Anonymous Guest 29 Dec 2008

Love it Stanton!!! Wonderful in detail again...the atmosphere of the place comes across to the viewer!