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DISCOVER ST.IGNACE
HISTORY
04/30/2024 12:00 AM
HISTORY
DAY TRIP DESTINATION: SAULT STE. MARIE
04/30/2024 12:00 AM
HISTORY
DAY TRIP DESTINATION: MACKINAC ISLAND
04/30/2024 12:00 AM
TRAILS & PATHWAYS
DAY TRIP DESTINATION: LES CHENEAUX ISLANDS AREA
04/30/2024 12:00 AM
TRAILS & PATHWAYS
DAY TRIP DESTINATION: DETOUR / DRUMMOND ISLAND
04/30/2024 12:00 AM
MACKINAC BRIDGE
The Mackinac Bridge was designed by engineer David B. Steinman. Construction for the bridge began in May 1954 and took 48 months to complete with over 3,500 workers. The Mackinac Bridge was opened for travel on November 1, 1957 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time.
04/26/2023 01:16 PM
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HISTORY COMES ALIVE
04/26/2023 10:19 AM
BEFORE THE BRIDGE - LOOKING BACK AT ST. IGNACE
In 1923, the Michigan State Ferry Service was established to handle the increase in automobile traffic.
04/26/2023 09:42 AM
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