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Historic post card of Biddle House on Market Street, Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island Downtown Buildings History

Mackinac Island once served as a critical distribution center for the 19th-century fur trade in North America.

Today, in the downtown area of the island, you can experience a mix of fascinating history, interactive displays, and memorable demonstrations at several buildings that played a part in the fur trade--including the American Fur Company Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum, Biddle House, and Benjamin Blacksmith Shop--as well as the architecturally significant McGulpin House and Mission Church. Together, these five structures contributed greatly to Mackinac Island's designation as a National Historic Landmark.

Use the links below to learn more about the history of these sites and daily and special events.          Mackinac Island Downtown Buildings Archaeology
Virtual Tour
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