Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society

The Historical Society was formed in 1986. Its goal and mission is to enable the community-at-large to connect with and understand its past, to preserve the quality of community life and to respect and use the area’s history to shape its future. The following publications are distributed by Wayne State University Press.

Schmiechen: Raising the RoofRaising the Roof: A History of the Buildings and Architecture in the Saugatuck and Douglas Area

Revised Edition
James Schmiechen

Exploring the visual and social fabric of Saugatuck and Douglas through the area’s rich stock of historic buildings and architectural styles.