Description
A color real photo postcard shows a group riding on a covered river boat or pontoon on calm water. The scene includes several seated passengers, a dock at left, and a grassy hillside with a large house and trees in the background. The back identifies Frankenmuth, Michigan and mentions a scenic trip up the Cass River, with water shows and skiing during the Bavarian Festival; Photography by John D. Freeman and Freeman Studios are visible. Dated 1967.
Back Text (verbatim):
A group enjoying a scenic trip up the Cass
River. Water shows and skiing are also held
here during the Bavarian Festival — the second
full week in June each year. The river was
named after Lewis Cass, appointed military and
civil Governor of the Michigan Territory in 1831.
He also made the famous Cass Treaty with the
Chippewa Indians, which predominated the area
at that time.
Photography by John D. Freeman
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN — where the
gemuetlichkeit of Old Bavaria blends with
the hospitality of New America. Located
6 minutes off I-75 Expressway.
