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Pine Lake, Michigan

Rotunda Inn. On the Scenic North Shore of Pine Lake only 27 miles from Downtown Detroit. One of the most beautifully located and unusual Inns of its type in this section of America.

The food at the Rotunda is recommended by Duncan Hines in his “Adventures in good Eating”. Hundreds of People travel many miles each year in order to dine here.

Adventures in Good Eating: good eating along the highways and cities of America.
Dunkan Hines 1880-1959

From the 1952 Edition:
PONTIAC, MICH. Rotunda Inn
27 Mi. N.W. Detroit – Just off State Hwy. 218. Open all year, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. A superior country inn, having an English dining room. Turkey, fried chicken, Lake Superior white fish, steaks, variety of relishes, homemade pastries, including hot honey-nut rolls. B., 50c – $1.00; L. 90c – $1.50; D. $1.65 – $4.50. L. Excellent overnight accommodations. 

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Marquette, Michigan

Sunset Bend, Marquette, Michigan. A picturesque spot on the road around Presque Isle

September 1981 (Whitewater, WI)

Hi – I’ve just watched Barney Miller (11 pm) and should be off to bed. Hope you got home ok Mon. Fernie and I came here Tuesday aft. She was very tired – has decided on the 3rd floor when a room on the front is available. Jean is coming over tomorrow – has to go into Madison so will come here and stay overnight. Bill should be getting to Frankfurt about now. Good to see you over the weekend.

Love, Va

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Mackinac Island, Michigan

July 1965

Hi, We took a ferry boat here this afternoon to see the old sights. We had a nice drive along Lake Michigan today. It is kind of cool. I hope you are enjoying camp.

Love, Bill

An Island Taxi passes in front of historic Old Fort high on the hill with the memorial to Father Marquette below.