Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society

Wayside Sign – In Good Company at Pine Lake Country Club

GWBHS — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:21:44 +0000

The sparkling lake has been a gift to the generations. Pine Lake Country Club began as a treasured rustic destination for Automobile Club of Detroit road tours in the early 1900s. By 1910, the clubhouse on Pine Lake had become a scenic refuge for members that included automotive pioneers and leaders of government and industry. Families joined for fresh air and recreation, swimming and boating. Sailing regattas on the lake grew to be as popular as road tours. The club changed its name to Pine Lake Country Club in 1921 and, on added property, opened an 18-hole golf course in 1924.

Wayside Sign – “Motoring” to Pine Lake with the Detroit Automobile Club

GWBHS — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:20:35 +0000

It was a time of exciting change, as the first automobiles tangled with horses and trolley cars in the streets and countryside. On June 23, 1902 a group of leading businessmen and industrialists came together at the Detroit Club to form the Automobile Club of Detroit promoting automobiles, roadway development, and the thrill of “motoring.” Auto tours in southeast Michigan became major events for members and tests of endurance for early automobiles. A favorite destination was the rural lake region of Oakland County, and within a few years drivers rested overnight at a new clubhouse on scenic Pine Lake.

Shorty Hook’s Place – Tourists Cabins

GWBHS — Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:00:00 +0000

Shorty Hook’s Place – Tourists Cabins – Highway 218 at Pine Lake – Phone 7-7012 – Pontiac, Mich. Car against bldg with spliback window maybe a ’39 Dodge. Cars pictured are 1936 to 1947 or ’48. Car against bldg. ’37 Dodge or Plymouth. Next inline ’46 to ’48 Chrysler or Dodge. Next, ’46 or ’48 Packard or Studebaker. Next, ’46 to ’48 Buick or Cadilac. Nect, ’37 Chevrolet, ’36 Ford, ’39 or ’40 Ford convetible.

Dancing Hall at Pine Lake

GWBHS — Sun, 21 Mar 2004 07:00:00 +0000

Dancing hall at Pine Lake (need to confirm if this is Pine Lake, MI)

Pine Lake at the Orchard Lake Road and Pine Lake Road junction

GWBHS — Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:00:00 +0000

Pine Lake at the Orchard Lake Road and Pine Lake Road junction

boat rental on Pine Lake

GWBHS — Thu, 18 Mar 2004 07:00:00 +0000

boat rental on Pine Lake

GWBHS — Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:00:00 +0000

boat rental on Pine Lake

Ferries to Interlaken Hotel Postcard

GWBHS — Thu, 23 Oct 2003 07:00:00 +0000

A postcard showing Pine Lake and a dock with a boat house. The sign reads: Ferries to Interlaken Hotel, Lunches, Boats to Let.

Rotunda Inn exterior

GWBHS — Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:00:00 +0000

The restaurant was called the Rotunda Inn when I was a kid. I remember going there. It was never called the Rotunda Inn when Charlies Crab took over. People referred to it as the old Rotunda Inn, but it was just Charlies Crab until it burned down. There were all kinds of stories about the ‘Pink Lady’ who haunted the place when I worked there. Apparently she drowned in Pine Lake many, many years ago and has actually been seen. Many of the kitchen crew witnessed lights turn off and things dropping etc. after hours when the restaurant was closed. So, the logical conclusion has always been that the Pink Lady started the fire. I would love to know the official cause, if there is one. Offered by Molly Rozycki

Interlaken Landing, Pine Lake

GWBHS — Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:00:00 +0000

A postcard showing the Interlaken Hotel and its boat house on Pine Lake.