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Congrats to Marquette
At the beginning of February Marquette was named by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations for 2010. We asked you to join the good people of Marquette to vote for them and help spread the word about all the great things going on up there on the shores of Lake Superior.
Well we're glad to say that Marquette won the competition by getting 30 percent of all the votes cast and beating out much bigger cities like St. Louis and Fort Collins, Co.
The National Trust Historic Preservation described Marquette as being:
"nestled along the shoreline of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Its rich history—throughout the 19th and 20th centuries it attracted immigrants from over 40 nations to work in the shipping, mining and timber industries—can be seen along the well-preserved streets of its downtown. The city's collection of magnificent red sandstone buildings now houses a dynamic array of retail shops, galleries, and restaurants—many of which are situated to provide breathtaking views of the waterfront.
The city boasts a total of 27 nationally and state-designated historic sites. Events at Northern Michigan University, which is located in Marquette, also contribute to the city's vibrancy. Among the hidden gems in Marquette are a city park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and the world's largest wooden domed stadium."
Read the full story here
Vibrant and desirable cities are crucial to Michigan's future. The Let's Save Michigan campaign is committed to celebrating and enhancing Michigan's many distinctive communities and supporting and promoting the assets that make them great.
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