NW Leland Leelanau MI RPPC c.1920s DRIVING MIS DAISY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB HISTORY

Description: Northwest Michigan Antique or Vintage Postcard item: RPPC Real Photo postcard, Color Chrome, or Printed Photo image collectible postcard. If a Photo and not an RPPC card, it is something that would be of interest to Postcard Collectors and History Buffs of all types. See the complete description below. "Driving Miss Daisy"...VERY RARE VIEW of a African American Black CHAUFFEUR Driver, at the Club, in Leelanau County...NW Leland Leelanau MI RPPC c.1920s MICHIGAN GOLF CLUB HISTORY amid towering trees & rolling terrain, fast contoured greens & panoramic views of Carp Lake, now known at Lake Leelanau...These were times when Golf and Country Clubs were exclusive and restricted, and not even women could be named as equity members. Additional Info: The Leland Country Club came into being as a golf course about 1914. The course was built as a private venture for public use by Charles B. Wilder of Wheaton, Illinois. Mr. Wilder was assisted by Norman Petersen, also of Wheaton, who remained as manager for many years. The original nine holes occupied forty-eight acres of what had been a dairy farm. There were two rather distinctive features. The present 3rd green (then the 5th) had a hard clay base with thin sand covering — no grass. Even more unique and well known throughout the Middle West was the 3rd tee for what is now the 1st hole. This was a Tee built on an elevated wooden platform. Raised some seven feet above ground, it was located at the circle drive in front of the present Clubhouse. There was a bench with a railing around three sides which was frequently occupied by those who just wanted to enjoy the marvelous view. New sod was put down every spring, but seldom lasted through the season. Throughout the 20’s, green fees were $1.00 daily, and $40.00 covered a family membership for the entire season. There were caddies for everyone who wished one at the going rate of 35 cents for nine holes and 60 cents for eighteen. The caddies were teenagers, most of whom walked over and back from Provemont (now known as Lake Leelanau). . Please Note: We provide high-resolution scans and cropped views for your review. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us with any questions. We do not knowingly sell reproductions, so you can be assured these are historically significant, antique, or vintage items! Shipping Discount for multiple card "Winners"! Order tracking...We post "Buyer Feedback" at the time of shipping!Shipped very well package, USPS 1st Class postage, or Priority Mail with tracking! Quantity shipping discount refunds sent along with all shipment (dollar bills) where they apply! Check out our UpNorth Memories Store to see more great collectible items!Link: https://www.ebay.com/str/upnorthmemoriescollection UpNorth Memories Postcards, Historic Photographs and Paper Collectibles! Don Harrison...The UpNorth Memories Guy! Traverse City, Michigan. #upnorthmemories Mobile Format Modified: updated 8-13-2022 #upnorthmemoriescollection Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 34.99 USD

Location: Lake Ann, Michigan

End Time: 2024-11-21T10:01:06.000Z

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