Layed-up in the Frog Pond, photo courtesy Presque Isle County Historical Museum
This would be where I would tell you the fascinating history of why the winter harbor at Rogers City was referred to as the Frog Pond, but I’m unable to find much except for that’s what everyone calls it. There’s one in Toledo too.
The Presque Isle County Historical Museum is located in the historic home of Carl D. Bradley, general manager of Michigan Limestone and subsidiary Calcite Transportation. About the photo, they write:
The Bradley fleet layed-up in the “frog pond” at Calcite in 1949. From left to right are the W. F. White, B. H. Taylor, John G. Munson, Carl D. Bradley, T. W. Robinson, and Calcite.
View it big as the Bradley and see more in their Bradley Transportation Fleet slideshow including this aerial shot of the Frog Pond.
Click for more about the Carl D Bradley which ultimately became one of Michigan’s most tragic wrecks.
Very interesting story. I don’tremembering any news reports about the Bradley.
Bernie
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People in Rogers City say that no family was untouched. I think this is the best article about it on Michigan in Pictures.
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Interesting story here!
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