. A lake tour to picturesque Mackinac; historical and descriptive . es high in tliecentral portion, and by three tower-like eminences. Themain part of the hotel building is a light olive-green, while the upperand tiled portion is a deep brick red, giving to the whole a decidedlynovel and pleasing effect. 50 By Steamers, from Cleveland and Detroit. Along the fronL, on the main floor, and across the north end, arethe broad verandas before alluded to ; also on the main floor in therear, and again at the third story, front and rear—making the totallength of verandas over 1,000 feet. Th
. A lake tour to picturesque Mackinac; historical and descriptive . es high in tliecentral portion, and by three tower-like eminences. Themain part of the hotel building is a light olive-green, while the upperand tiled portion is a deep brick red, giving to the whole a decidedlynovel and pleasing effect. 50 By Steamers, from Cleveland and Detroit. Along the fronL, on the main floor, and across the north end, arethe broad verandas before alluded to ; also on the main floor in therear, and again at the third story, front and rear—making the totallength of verandas over 1,000 feet. The views from the front veran-das which overlook the broad river, up and down, produce upon thebeholder an effect not easily described. This grand effect is largelydue to the carefully selected site, just at the right point in the riverbend, and at just the right distance back, to secure tlie most extensiveoutlook in both directions. The changing moods of Nature and thefloating commerce of man vary these delightful scenes, constantlyadding new life and First Ward School—Catholic Church In distance, near St. Clair Mineral Springs,The office is a handsome and commodious room, occupying thecenter portion of the main floor, and overlooks the river. Its mostinviting feature is an immense open fire place on the north side,which, even without a fire, gives out a general feeling of home likecomfort and a warm welcome. Adjoining the office is the publicparlor and the usual rooms for reading, smoking, etc. Passing southward from the public parlor along the main hell,we find opening on either side, guest rooms, furnished with rareelegance and taste, so arranged that they may be used either singlyor in suites. Passing back through the office to the north 51 A Lake Tour to Picturesque Mackinac wing, we enter the spacious dining Ua.\\, capable of seating 300 is the frequent testinriony of travelers and tourists that here rs to befound one of the best supplied and best
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