After wetting my feet in the warm waters of Lake Michigan, I drove to downtown Muskegon’s revitalized Heritage District. I saw renovated factories, fascinating public art, and delightful architecture.
Warm lake water.
Rotary Park provides musical play equipment for children.
A part of the twelve blocks of the Heritage District.
The Monet Garden.
Synagogue founded in 1888 – closed today.
Hackley & Hume Historic Site: In the late 1800s, Hackley became a “lumber baron” and built this house; his younger partner Hume constructed a home next door. I toured both of these Victorian homes.
The woodwork in Hackley’s home: exquisite.
Hackley installed many stained glass windows. Note how the ceiling contains the same colors as the windows.
Although Hackley had heating, nearly every room also had a fireplace.
The library in Hume’s home. Hume had seven children, all of whom loved reading. Hackley adopted two children. The inside of Hackley’s home is ornate and elegant; the inside of Hume’s home is relaxed and comfortable.
