This is one of two postcards, the next tomorrow, which shows the Grand Motel at slightly different times. The first shows the hotel from two different perspectives at either side of the parking lot enclosed by the U-shaped motel.

The description states:
GRAND MOTEL
Overlooking St. Mary’s River & Canada
1100 East Portage Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Phone MElrose 2-2141
“Enjoy Your Vacation — See Us First”
Located a few blocks from Famous “Soo” Locks. 23 completely Modern — spacious units. Ceramic Tile Baths — Tub & Shower combinations. Completely Carpeted — Individually controlled Electric Heat. Accommodates from 2 to 7 guests.
7 of the 23 Units are equipped for housekeeping.
Owner – FRED BYE — Manager – ELMA ARMSTRONG
— The vehicles in the image indicate this postcard dates to the 1950s.

This image is of a working farm that raises tulips, owned by the Veldheer family. The Veldheer tulip farm now produces over 5 million bulbs each year.

The description states:
TULIP FARMS
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
Veldheer’s Tulip Gardens, four miles north on U.S. 31. The development of a tulip bulb into a flowering size Tulip takes several years of careful planting and cultivation. Visitors enjoy the many colorful varieties which bloom here in May.
–The postcard dates from the 1960s.

This image shows the authentic Dutch windmill now located in Holland Michigan, called De Zwann, or The Swan. It was built in 1761 and arrived in Holland, Michigan in 1964.

The description states:
“De Zwann” (The Swan) WINDMILL
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
An original Dutch Windmill, with a 200 year history, operates with full sails in the wind, grinding whole wheat flour. At the left of the gallery can be seen the capstan (hand winch) which rotates the cap to direct the winds into the wind. Higher than a 12 story building, it stands on a 36 acre island surrounded by quaint gardens and authentic Dutch architecture.
–Since the windmill was installed in 1965, the card undoubtedly dates from near that time.

This image is of costumed performers posing amidst the tulip blossoms at the Nelis Tulip Farm.

The description states:
IT’S TULIP TIME IN HOLLAND EVERY YEAR IN MAY
Holland, Michigan
Here a few of Holland’s sweethearts add to the color at the Nelis Tulip Farm.
–The farm has expanded to become a modest theme park known as Nelis’ Dutch Village. The village was established in 1958. This image is dated 1951.

This image shows a group of women and girls actively involved in tending the tulips at the Tulip Time Festival grounds. In the background is a traditional Dutch windmill, used to pump water from the low-lying ground and allow for agriculture and housing to be built.

The description states:
IT’S TULIP TIME IN HOLLAND EVERY YEAR IN MAY
Holland, Michigan
Always happy and pleasant, the high school girls (Dutch Dancers) add color to one of the world’s greatest attractions, The Holland Tulip Festival which is held each year in May.
–The Dutch Dancers mentioned are one of a very large group of performers who demonstrate accurate reproductions of traditional Dutch dances during the festival.
This card is dated 1951.

This image shows two children dressed in traditional Dutch clothing and props, standing in the midst of a tulip flower bed planted on the median of a city street in Holland, Michigan.

The description on the back states:
IT’S TULIP TIME IN HOLLAND EVERY YEAR IN MAY
Holland, Michigan
This scene on Tulip Boulevard is typical of the many delightful views that hold the visitor’s interest in Holland.
–The city of Holland was founded and is currently populated in large numbers by descendants of Dutch immigrants. They have made considerable efforts to recreate some of the original Dutch structures, activities and traditions of the Netherlands here in western Michigan.
This card is dated 1951.