Description: Benton Harbor, MICHIGAN - House of David Park - Theater - LINEN: To establish a market for the convenience of farmers on the East Side of the Saint Joseph River, Sterner Brunson, along with Charles Hull and Henry Morton, undertook the building of a mile-long Canal through the wetland between the river and the future Benton Harbor. Because of this well-known resident's venture, the town was founded as Brunson Harbor in 1860. The canal was opened in 1862, and within a year the dry land below the bluff was platted and fifty-foot lots were sold. Brunson Harbor became Benton Harbor in 1865. The new settlement grew rapidly and was incorporated as a village in 1866. The canal had made Benton Harbor a lake port and by the 1870's ships were loading more than 300,000 packages of fruit per year. Sawmills and basket factories lined the canal. The establishment of a high school (1872), a college (1886), a street railway (1885), an opera house (1885), and a national bank (1888) indicated evidence of rapid growth. By 1891, the time had come for incorporation as a city and a charter was granted by the state legislature. In the 1890's huge numbers of tourists deluged the area seeking relaxation and amusement. Numerous hotels offered mineral baths as they were believed to have health-giving benefits. In 1903 the Israelite House of David, a communal society, was founded by Benjamin and Mary Purcell. Located on a large tract of land east of the city, their amusement park and baseball team became famous nationwide and attracted thousands of visitors. In 1905 the Benton Harbor Development Company was organized to attract industries to the City. Land grants and financial aid induced numerous industries to locate in the City. The Roaring Twenties were boom years and inspired the building of new hotels, office buildings, schools and churches. This Linen era (1930-45) postcard shows a very colorful performance scene. The card is in good condition. "CT Art-Colortone," Chicago, Il. No. 5A-H80. Twin City News Agency, Benton Harbor - St Joseph, Mich.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
City/Region: Benton Harbor
Canal: Lake Port
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Stage: Tables
River: St. Joseph
Features: Panoramic
Postage Condition: Unposted
House of David: Israelite Christian Commmunity
Material: Paper
City: Benton Harbor
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: Curt Teich
Modified Item: No
Subject: Park
Theater: Performance
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: North America
Amusement Park: Baseball Team
Era: Linen (c. 1930-1945)
State: Michigan
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Landscapes, Religious, Theatre & Opera, US States, Cities & Towns
Region: Michigan
Country: USA
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
