Town and City Scenes--Three Oaks

Black and white postcard from circa 1911-1912 showing the Warren Featherbone Factory complex in Three Oaks, Michigan. The Featherbone Factory was built in the late 19th Century to pluck feathers from Turkeys. The quills were then used in the garment industry.

Color postcard from circa 1909-1910 showing the Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks, Michigan. A historical marker at the park shares the history of the Dewey Cannon: "This cannon, captured in the Spanish-American War by Admiral Dewey, was presented to Three Oaks when its citizens raised fourteen hundred dollars for a memorial to the men of the battleship Maine. This was the largest contribution, per capita, of any community in the nation. 'Three Oaks Against the World', a local paper proudly boasted. This park was dedicated October 17, 1899, by President William McKinley, and others. Presentation of the cannon took place on June 28, 1900."

Black and white print showing a scene on Elm Street in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Black and white aerial photograph from 1920 showing northeast view of Three Oaks, Michigan. The Warren Featherbone Factory buildings are shown in upper middle of frame. The Featherbone Factory was built in the late 19th Century to pluck feathers from Turkeys. The quills were then used in the garment industry.