ManistMee County, Michigan Vacation Guides Set (1946 ) — Examiner Printing Co. / Manistee Board of Commerce | Maps & Ads Regional Travel History Ephemera

Explore mid-century Michigan with this two-piece set of Manistee vacation guides—ideal for regional history fans and ephemera collectors.

The 1946 booklet (Examiner Printing Co.) captures post-war tourism with maps, what-to-see lists, and period advertising.

The Manistee County, Michigan booklet (Manistee Board of Commerce) adds beach-town imagery, local ads, and a friendly welcome letter.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Set of 2 stapled pamphlets (tourism guides)
• Size: Manistee County booklet 9 × 6 in.; Vacation Guide 8 × 6 in.
• Material: Paper; staple binding
• Color: B/W interiors with B/W and color covers
• Origin or Maker: Examiner Printing Co., Manistee (1946 guide); Manistee Board of Commerce 
• Year or Era: 1946 
• GENRE: Regional History & Travel Ephemera (Michigan)
• Language / Pages: English; 37 pp (Manistee County), 68 pp (Vacation Guide)

Design & Features

• Content highlights: City map of Manistee; “What to See” lists; lodging and dining ads; resort and industry features (e.g., Portage Point Inn, Manistee Golf & Country Club); welcoming letter from the Board of Commerce.
• Binding: Stapled (pamphlet style)
• Use: Reference, display, or source material for local-history research and décor.

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Expected handling wear; light edge/corner wear; faint creases at spine folds; a few small surface spots/age toning on covers; interiors generally clean and legible; staples intact (see photos).

See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading/display copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author / Maker

Produced locally for visitors: the Examiner Printing Co. (Manistee) issued the 1946 Vacation Guide, while the Manistee County Board of Commerce published the undated booklet to promote area beaches, fishing, and resorts along Lake Michigan.

Add true Great Lakes nostalgia to your regional-history shelf.

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