Vintage Michigan State Ferry Vacationland Postcard St Ignace Mackinaw
$ 2.69
Description
Vintage Michigan State Ferry Vacationland Postcard St Ignace Mackinaw. This vintage postcard features the Michigan State Ferry "Vacationland," the newest and largest ferry operating between the Straits cities of St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. The image captures the ferry from the rear, showcasing its large white structure with numerous passengers on the top deck under a bright blue sky. The name "Vacationland" and "Lansing" are clearly visible on the ferry, along with an American flag flying atop its mast. Published by the Hiawatha Card Co., Ypsilanti, Michigan, this original postcard was colorized by Lucy Gridley using the Plastichrome® process by Colourpicture in Boston, Massachusetts. The ferry is diesel-powered and doubles as an icebreaker during winter months, carrying up to 150 vehicles and featuring a Raytheon Mariners Pathfinder 16-inch radar. This collectible postcard is ideal for enthusiasts of maritime history, Michigan state memorabilia, or vintage transportation imagery, offering a unique glimpse into mid-20th-century ferry travel in the Great Lakes region.
