History of Gibraltar Illustrated in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - July 17, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Gibraltar by Dorothy Wood for the Gibraltar Historical Museum. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images.

From its early beginnings in 1750 as the head village of the Wyandot (or Huron) Native Americans to the present, Gibraltar has been influenced by its location along the banks of the Detroit River. For this wetland area, water is and always has been a part of life. With many canals, the city is known as the “Venice of Michigan.” Early shipbuilding and lumber mills, rum-running, summer cottages, marinas and a steel mill have all found their way to Gibraltar’s shores. Hunting, fishing and trapping along the water have served as mainstays.

Gibraltar was incorporated as a village in 1954 and as a city in 1961, making it the second smallest city in Michigan at that time. Hy Dahlka was the first village president and a pioneer in wildlife conservation, founding the Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC), the Waterfowl Festival at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and the Monroe Rod and Gun Club.

Topics included in Gibraltar:
•   Humble Beginnings
•   Ships and Boats
•   People Well Known about Town
•   It Is All About the Water
•   A Major Industry Comes to Gibraltar
•   Wildlife Conservation and Artist

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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