Mackinaw Bridge Museum

The Mackinaw Bridge, or Mighty Mac as it is often called was constructed from 1954 to 1957. Mr. J.C. Stilwell was one of the iron workers who helped build the bridge. He created and operates the Mackinaw Bridge Museum located on the second floor of Mama Mia's Pizza in Mackinaw City, Michigan. This blogger had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mr. Stilwell on a recent visit to Mackinaw City and the museum. Mr. Stilwell loves to tell the story of the bridge. His museum educates others about the construction of the Mighty Mac and is a dedication to the construction of the bridge but most importantly to the men who built it, especially the 5 men who lost their lives during its construction.

To Mr. Stilwell this blogger says thank you for helping to build the bridge and for the museum.

Website:
Mackinac Bridgemen Museum

Photos:

Mackinaw City

The village of Mackinaw City has a lot of history. There are 54 stops along the Historical Pathway and 11 historical sites. The larger historical sites have already been posted on this blog. Much of the history is due to the importance of the village associated with the Straits of Mackinac.

Map of the history:
MACKINAW CITY HISTORICAL PATHWAY WALKING MAP & BIKE MAP

Here is an example of the smaller historical sites:

HISTORICAL MACKINAW CITY












CONKLING HERITAGE PARK
























































MACKINAW BOAT


















ICE HARVESTING








MACKINAW CITY PIER








MILL CREEK








STRAITS STATE HARBOR








THE ALGOMAH








THE DIXIE HIGHWAY












THE IRON HORSE AT MACKINAW








MACKINAW, MACKINAC OR MICHILIMACKINAC?








MACKINAW'S CIVIL WAR CANNONS

Mackinaw City

The village of Mackinaw City has 54 historical stops and 11 historical sites along and within the Mackinaw City Historical Pathway Walking Map & Bike Map.

Mackinaw City

Michilimackinac

The village of Mackinaw City was once a fort called Michilimackinac. It was moved to Mackinac Island during the American Revolution.

Michilimackinac