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Archive: 2011

Winter in Fishtown

December 15, 2011 / Fishtown / Fishermen and Families, Fishing, Galleries
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Erhardt Peters Photo (Leelanau Museum)

Erhardt Peters was a prolific and talented photographer in the Ludington and Leelanau areas throughout much of the 20th century.

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Two Fish Leland

December 10, 2011 / Fishtown / Anchors, Gold

Discover authentic art, uplifting gifts and an uncommon experience at Two Fish Gallery, Two Fish II and Two Fish Stay.

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An Old Salt in Freshwater Fishtown

October 21, 2011 / Fishtown / Fishermen and Families, Galleries, History
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George Cook, ca 1960.

We’re happy to share a few photos of George Cook, one of Fishtown’s most colorful fishermen.

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Our Fishtown Summer 2011 Video!

September 30, 2011 / Fishtown / Events, Galleries
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We’d like to thank the Academy… No, wait, we’d like to thank YOU!

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A Video of Fishing Aboard the Joy

June 29, 2011 / Fishtown / Fish Tugs, Fishermen and Families, Fishing
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In April of last year, photographer Meggen Watt spent a day fishing aboard Fishtown’s tug Joy. Meggen has prepared a video for an up-close look at fishing “in action.”

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When Pentwater Had a Fishtown

May 6, 2011 / Amanda Holmes / Fishermen and Families, Fishing, History
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We’re back with more photos of moments and faces from Pentwater’s commercial fishing world. You won’t find any trace of this fishing life along Pentwater’s shores today. That’s why we preserve Fishtown: it’s both a place and a way of life.

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The Last Fisherman

April 29, 2011 / Amanda Holmes / Fishermen and Families, History
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Bud Stenberg defines himself by his family, his service with the Marines, and his life as a commercial fisherman. He is Pentwater’s last fisherman, and this week he came to visit us in Fishtown, where he can still experience the fishing life.

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Joy Fishing

April 15, 2011 / Daniel Stewart / Fish Tugs, Fishermen and Families, Galleries
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Almost done for the day.

Experience what it’s like to fish in this gallery of Meggen Watt Petersen’s photos.

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trap net, whitefish

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