This 19th century booklet is both a travel guide and a history of the city of Alpena, Michigan. Filled with illustrations and photographs, it provides a charming glimpse into the daily life of this small midwestern city at the end of the 19th century. This book is a must for anyone interested in Michigan history or the history of small American cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.