Higgins Lake in Roscommon County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Packing House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
1. Packing House Marker
To protect the four- or five- year-old trees' delicate root aystems during shipment, nursery workers wrapped them in damp moss and burlap. They were then placed in large wooden crates that held 5,000 seedlings on trucks at the loading dock.
Advances and Accomplishments
In 1953, large walk-in coolers were added to the packing house basement, replacing the ice house for see storage. Up to 1,000 pounds of seed were kept in airtight milk containers at 32-39°F. Seeds kept in these conditions could still sprout ten years later.
The nursery was successful in its mission of replanting Michigan's forests. It closed in 1965.
Erected by Michigan History Center and Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 44° 30.928′ N, 84° 45.451′ W. Marker is in Higgins Lake, Michigan, in Roscommon County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Higgins Lake Drive and Conservation
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michigan's First Fire Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cone Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hale Fire Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Beginning of State Reforestation (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Higgins Lake Nursery and CCC Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Higgins Lake.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
2. Packing House Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
3. Packing House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023
4. Packing House
This marker is part of the exhibits at the Higgins Lake Nursery.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
