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Relive The History of Our Islands

Learn the history of days past and how Metro Detroit enjoyed 'Island Time' at the turn of the century. Modern day Harsens Island gives local
Detroiters the unique opportunity to unwind in a paradise that is found in our Michigan waterways “Venice of America”.

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The St. Clair Flats also known as Harsens Island, is located approximately 25 miles north of Detroit.
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Continued from Page 38 - Why we are really called the Motor In 1912 Caille offered a 1.5hp engine for $48.
In 1914, they claimed to be the
City If you are interested in a much deeper historical discussion
World’s Largest Builders of Two-Cycle Marine Motors
(and really nice coffee table books) you can purchase your own
Display at recent Great
copy of the Waterfront Heritage books available online, from St. Lakes Chapter Antique
The club has many Outboard Motor Show
Clair Memories above.
very knowledgeable

members to answer

questions about these

original engines.

Charlie Schmidt at

far left, put this event

together to share our

important, and maybe

forgotten history.

Next Event! MAY 7
Great Lakes Chapter

Antique Outboard

Show on the Marine

City Waterfront & Although not a
Michigan made
summer display at ∙Engine from 1912∙ engine, this 1958
Mark 58E Mercury
“The Mariner Theater” 1st Year of Caille is really sharp
manufacturing
open weekends at outboard motors Page 43
430 S. Water Street

Marine City, MI
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