Comment on Leelanau County’s iconic Bicentennial Barn gets enthusiastic new...
What a wonderful reassuring story that this original farm will be preserved and appreciated for the historical and cultural icon that it is.
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In the 1850s, when the Bohemian settlers left Europe, What we now think of as Germany was made up of many individual states ruled by local royalty. The Bohemians would not have associated Austrians...
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My family and extended family owned property on Little Traverse and Good Harbor Bay for many years. One of aunts had 200 acres just West of the Shalda’s farm. She and Louise Shalda were best friends....
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I loved this article. As a child growing up we would stay at the Bass Lake Cottages while my parents Ed and Dolores Shalda built our summer home on 669. They used the trees on the land to build. We use...
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This article brought tears to my eyes as memories of Pepi Teichner, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the lakes and woods of Leelanau County and skiing in northern Michigan in the early 50ties filled my mind....
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Thanks for these two articles on the Shaldas, the Bohemians, and the North Unity settlement. In addition to the Ropps’ account (I remember when they and their many daughters lived there in the 1990s),...
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So very, very happy to hear this ! Bohemian beach is a favorite for us, and we were sad when the farm became vacant. We used to buy tomatoes from the stand there each year. Looking forward to seeing...
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This story made me so happy …this is my grandparents farm. I have so many memories from the house and barn…and greeting all kinds of visitors during the centennial. I’m glad it will have a new, happy...
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What an amazing story of the history of the barn and the families that owned it! My husband and I have been coming up there for around 30 years and I am a photographer and was amazed at the two murals...
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Welcome to our new neighbors!! My husband and I live ‘around the corner’ on Little Traverse Lake – we consider you in our neighborhood! So glad you will Iive here full time with your children. Gwenne...
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What a blessing knowing the home of my Great Aunt and Uncle will be restored. The memories of Summers spent on the Farm and the Bass Lake Cottages are some of my finest. Im excited to see what Shaldas...
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My seven grands, who were all from out of state, knew it what I meant when I announced “spending the day at Bi Centennial Beach”. A Perfect day of family fun!! So happy for the next family to enjoy...
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What wonderful messages! Greg and I are so excited to restore this beautiful place. We found a sign inside the barn that says “Shalda Farm” and will be putting it up! Please come by and say hello to...
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In reply to Heather Nachazel Ford. I am a board member of the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society and we are beyond thrilled that you have taken on this family related rehabilitation of the...
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Heather and Family….we may try to visit this summer with my dad (His parents owned the farm). We will definitely stop by to say hi, enjoy your new home.
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Heather and Family….we may try to visit this summer with my dad (His parents owned the farm). We will definitely stop by to say hi, enjoy your new home.
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Love this article. This was my great grandparents house. Dale and Lois Shalda were my grandparents. I have lots of memories as a child between these two homes. I love seeing that the barn is still...
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