Edward Coates who came from England to West Bloomfield (1832).
Edward Coates who came from England to West Bloomfield (1832).

Object ID: 1980-001-083
People: Coates, Edward
Collection: Biography, Orchard LakeSubjects: house, photographic, print
Apple Island “Ghost Walk”

Object ID: 1980-001-082
Collection: Apple Island, CampbellSubjects: photographic, print
A romantic landmark of the Campbell days on Apple Island was “Ghost Walk,” also known by more realistic residents as Cedar Lane. It ran from Grandma Campbell’s cottage north to a spot on the shore line called “High Seat,” where one could obtain a scenic view of Orchard Lake. The wire in the trees at the left was used to string Chinese lanterns during festive occasions.
The Apple Island Ferry, Orchard Lake

Object ID: 1980-001-081
Collection: Apple Island, CampbellSubjects: photographic, print
A scow or a large, flat-bottomed boat, used to transport goods, wagons, and people to and from Apple Island. Pictured here are Nellie Linn, Jessie Harvey, Mr. Sanderson with Grace S., John Harvey, Sr. Phil Phalman (working on island), and Forrest Campbell sitting.
From Dr. Campbell Harvey’s (grandson of Colin and Caroline Campbell) manuscript, Auld Lang Syne: Memories of Orchard Island before 1907:
“The scow was simply a square barge, long enough and wide enough to accommodate a wagon and team of horses. A protective railing along the sides protected the passengers, and in it were the sockets, into which the oarlocks fitted. It was propelled by oars, maybe 12 feet long, which were usually manned by two persons, but the rower could move it.”