Making Waves: Michigan’s Boat-Building Industry, 1865-2000
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (647 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0472052578 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Scott M. A frequent contributor to Michigan History Magazine, he has been collecting information on the state’s boat-building industry for the past 25 years.. Peters is Curator of Collections at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing and a lifelong Great Lakes boater
In Making Waves, Scott M. Hacker, and Gar Wood had established some of the nation’s top boat brands and brought the prospect of boat ownership within reach for American consumers from all ranges of income. Michigan will always be known as the automobile capital of the world, but the Great Lakes State boasts a similarly rich heritage in the development of boat building in America. Within decades, gifted Michigan entrepreneurs like Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. By the late nineteenth century, Michigan had emerged as the industry’s hub, drawing together the most talented designers, builders, and engine makers to produce some of the fastest and most innovative boats ever created. More than just revolutionizing recreational boating, Michigan boat builders also left their mark on history—from developing the speedy runabouts favored by illicit rum-runners during the Prohibition era to creating the landing craft that carried Allied forces to shores in Europe and the Pacific in WWII. Peters explores this intrigui
Fantastic way to spend a few wonderful days in the Michigan Reviewer Fantastic way to spend a few wonderful days in the Michigan summer sunshine! Peters knows his subject matter. I always fancied myself pretty well versed in Michigan automotive and marine history, but I am bush league compared to this guy. Even after this book I have to admit that he is still the boss. Great explanations of the ups and downs and travails of the boat building industry in the state of MI. We were, at one time, one of the hubs of the world recreational/pleasure boat industry. A lot of that had to do with our leadership in automotive and engine technology. World War I, according to Scott,
Peters is Curator of Collections at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing and a lifelong Great Lakes boater. About the AuthorScott M. A frequent contributor to Michigan History Magazine, he has been collecting information on the state’s boat-building industry for the past 25 years.