Manitou Beach in Lenawee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clearwater Beach Entrance
1928 - 2009
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 30, 2019
1. Clearwater Beach Entrance Marker
Inscription.
Clearwater Beach Entrance. This arch was built in 1928 by O.E. Mott. The base was constructed of hollow Terra Cotta block with cement coating to resemble rock. The 22 foot concrete arch was designed in the El Trabajo rustic style, making the 20 inch lighted Clearwater Beach letters appear as wooden branches. The horizontal arch supports were constructed of concrete to appear as wooden logs.
Due to its historical and architectural significance, the arch was listed with the Michigan State Register of Historical places in 1984.
A truck struck the arch's horizontal support in 1989. Major reconstruction required the horizontal support be removed to provide 11'6” clearance. Steel posts and concrete reinforced the arch.
In 2006, a major restoration was performed by artists Melinda and Megan LoPresto, two professionals in El Trabajo style of sculpting, capturing the original arch design.
Again the arch was struck by a large truck in May 2009. Due to the severity of the damage, the arch could not be restored.
This arch was built in 1928 by O.E. Mott. The base was constructed of hollow Terra Cotta block with cement coating to resemble rock. The 22 foot concrete arch was designed in the El Trabajo rustic style, making the 20 inch lighted Clearwater Beach letters appear as wooden branches. The horizontal arch supports were constructed of concrete to appear as wooden logs.
Due to its historical and architectural significance, the arch was listed with the Michigan State Register of Historical places in 1984.
A truck struck the arch's horizontal support in 1989. Major reconstruction required the horizontal support be removed to provide 11'6” clearance. Steel posts and concrete reinforced the arch.
In 2006, a major restoration was performed by artists Melinda and Megan LoPresto, two professionals in El Trabajo style of sculpting, capturing the original arch design.
Again the arch was struck by a large truck in May 2009. Due to the severity of the damage, the arch could not be restored.
Erected by Clearwater Beach Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2009.
Location. 42° 0.233′ N, 84° 16.867′ W. Marker is in Manitou Beach, Michigan, in
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Lenawee County. Marker is at the intersection of Round Lake Highway and Robinwood Court, on the right when traveling south on Round Lake Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manitou Beach MI 49253, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
