Town and City Scenes--Benton Harbor

Color postcard from approximately 1912 depicting Main Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from circa 1912-1922 depicting West Main Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The city of St. Joseph can be seen in the distance, along with the St. Joseph River.

Black and white photograph from approximately 1941 of children playing in one of Benton Harbor, Michigan's city parks.

Color postcard from 1935 depicting a performace in the open air theatre at the House of David park. The House of David was a religious colony which flourished in Benton Harbor between 1906 and the 1920's. In the 1920's, it broke apart due to scandals and the death of the founder, only to be reorganized into two separate groups. The House of David operated a large amusement and zoo, as well as the "Springs of Eden Park" - depicted in this postcard and a popular vacation spot in the 1930's.

Color postcard from 1915 of Pipestone Street, looking north, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Color postcard from circa 1907-1915, depicting East Main Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Black and white photograph from 1905 of the Sixth Street Market in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This street market was particularly busy during fruit and vegetable seasons. On the left is The Bell Opera House, which opened in 1900 and was razed to create a parking lot in 1945.