19TH CENTURY U.S. CANALS

Michigan

 

 

Benton Harbor Ship Canal

 

A Twentieth Century History of Berrien County Michigan – 1906
A brief history of the canal is on page 292.

 

Benton Harbor, Michigan
A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal.
 

Benton Harbor, Michigan
A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal.
 

Benton Harbor, Michigan
A brief history of the city, including reference to the canal.
 

Benton Harbor Ship Canal Images
Historical and current photos.

 

Benton Harbor Ship Canal Images


Benton Harbor Ship Canal video


Brammall Industrial Supply History
Brief history of a local company which benefitted from the canal.

 

Bulletin, Issue 14 by the Michigan Historical Commission
A brief history of the canal begins on page 24.

 

Chronicling America
A set of historical newspaper articles which make reference to the canal.

 

City of Benton Harbor History

Includes a brief history of the canal.


History of Benton Harbor and Tales of Village Days - 1915
A brief history of the canal begins on page 198.

 

Lake Michigan Passenger Steamers
A brief history and description of the canal is on page 195.

 

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan – 1884

Views of the canal are on Images 1, 2 and 3.


Shipbuilding in the Twin Cities Historical Marker

Photo and text of a marker in Berrien County.


St. Joseph and Benton Harbor
A brief history of the canal is on page 9.

 

The American Midwest: An Interpretative Encyclopedia
A brief description of the canal.
 

The House of David
A historical photo of the canal is on page 30.

 

The Way We Played the Game
A brief history of the canal and the economic impact on the community is on page 44.

 

Rev. June, 2023