. A lake tour to picturesque Mackinac; historical and descriptive . advantages. There can be no doubt thatthe time is coming when the banks of the strait will be lined with millsand factories that will render it the Birmingham of the northwest. The site of the city has a gradual rise from the river until an eleva-tion of fifty feet is reached in the northern limits. This elevation is sogradual as to almost escape the notice of visitors. It affords everyopportunity for perfect drainage, and the city enjoys the reputation ofhaving the cleanest and most wholesome of streets. Street car linesgive
. A lake tour to picturesque Mackinac; historical and descriptive . advantages. There can be no doubt thatthe time is coming when the banks of the strait will be lined with millsand factories that will render it the Birmingham of the northwest. The site of the city has a gradual rise from the river until an eleva-tion of fifty feet is reached in the northern limits. This elevation is sogradual as to almost escape the notice of visitors. It affords everyopportunity for perfect drainage, and the city enjoys the reputation ofhaving the cleanest and most wholesome of streets. Street car linesgive cheap transportation to all parts, and the Detroit omnibus line, anenterprising company, furnishes prompt and satisfactory services withomnibuses, baggage wagons, coaches and coupes. To the visitor the city soon becomes most enchanting as a place ofquiet, rest and enjoyment. It is essentially a residence town; a greatnumber of wealthy people have sought it as a place for their homes, andtheir fine residences anrspaciousgroundsare to be found in all directions. 32. ) materially inci
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