NW Traverse City MI Antique CHERRY & CHERRY FEST History & Heritage Postcard! 14

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. TRAVERSE MAIN STREET PACKED WITH FESTIVAL FAMILIES AND VACATIONERS!...NW Traverse City MI Antique MICHIGAN CHERRY GROWING & "CHERRY FESTIVAL" History & Heritage Postcard!...Many of these antique Traverse City cards that are listed are the work of popular and collectible TC Photographer ORSON PECK! The fest...Summer Fun, Food, Fruit, Parades, all types of events for children and adults, once was very FAMILY-CENTRIC (a little less do now, but it a difference works than some of these great cards show) , Carnivals, Fun Runs and don't forget the abundant Dunes, Beaches and Woodlands The Traverse City MI, Agricultural Capital of NW Michigan. Cherry's and the Cherry Festival are a beloved summer tradition with deep roots in the region's cherry-growing heritage. Traverse City is known as THE CHERRY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! The story of Traverse City Cherries begins in 1852. It begins with Reverend Peter Dougherty, a Presbyterian missionary living on Old Mission Peninsula. He ignored the advice of local farmers and planted the first cherry trees in the area. And the rest is Sweet and Tart Cherry History! Early Festival History beginnings were as something called the Blessing of the Blossoms. The festival's origins trace back to informal "blessing of the blossoms" ceremonies held by cherry growers around 1910. These gatherings celebrated the blossoming cherry trees, a crucial step in the cherry production process. In 1925, the "Blessing of the Blossoms Festival" officially launched with the involvement of local businesses and cherry farmers. The first Cherry Queen was crowned that year. The festival gained national prominence in 1931 when the Michigan state legislature declared it a national celebration, renaming it the National Cherry Festival. World War II interrupted the festival suspending it from 1942-1947but resumed in 1948. The festival expanded from three days to five in 1964 and became a week-long celebration in 1968. And since then...well, THAT'S SOME MICHIGAN HISTORY! 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: 9.99 USD

Location: Lake Ann, Michigan

End Time: 2025-01-12T00:48:53.000Z

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