My Marquette : explore the queen city of the north, its history, people, and places with native son

Call Number

  • H 977.496 T555 (CEN)

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Publication Information

Marquette, Mich. : Marquette Fiction, 2011.

Physical Description

xlii, 405 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Summary

"This book is written for the visitor who wants to know more about Marquette, for the longtime Marquette resident who loves its history, for people who want a tour guide as they walk around Marquette, for readers of my novels who want to know more about the people and places that inspired my characters and stories, and finally, to preserve some oral history and memories of myself and others before they are lost" -- author's note.

Contents

  • In the beginning on Iron Bay
  • South Marquette
  • Downtown Marquette
  • Marquette's historical homes
  • Lakeshore and Presque Isle
  • On the way to Big Bay
  • North Marquette
  • Third Street (The Village)
  • West Marquette
  • Stonegate