Jewish Resort Era in South Haven Driving Tour: Catskills of the Midwest - Paperback

by J. Ollgaard (Author)

During the early 1900s, South Haven, Michigan, was the Catskills of the Midwest. The Jewish resort era in South Haven extended from about 1910 until the 1960s. The Historical Association of South Haven has compiled this driving tour guide to highlight a representative group of the Jewish resorts that defined summertime in South Haven for those 50 years. The Jewish resort industry grew from simple farm resorts and boarding houses to large full-service operations that compared favorably to any resort in the nation. They provided kosher and non-kosher meals, nationally known entertainment, and an atmosphere unique to a small midwestern town. The driving tour lists the resorts in a numerical driving order that provides an overview of South Haven as well as a glimpse into the excitement and bustle of that era. A map of the entire area is provided in the center of the guide to help you navigate.