Hotel State Park caretakers home Manistee Michigan 1929

This real photo postcard shows the Hotel State Park caretakers home at State Park in Manistee, Michigan. The photograph captures the two story residence with enclosed porches, surrounded by tall grass and early tree plantings. The caption in the negative reads Hotel State Park caretakers home State Park Manistee Mich. The card is postmarked July 27 1929 and bears a one cent Franklin stamp. Light toning and moderate edge wear are present, typical for a card of this period. A strong Michigan state park collectible tied to the early history of Orchard Beach State Park.