Brighton in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pipp Children Fishing
Brighton's Victorian Silhouettes
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 23, 2017
1. Pipp Children Fishing Marker
Inscription.
Pipp Children Fishing. Brighton's Victorian Silhouettes. Amelia and Benjamin Pipp lived near the Millpond. Their summer activities were swimming and fishing which was common for all kids. Placing worms on their hooks and awaiting the first hit of the "big" fish was their challenge. Their talents were observed by friends who laughed, joked and splashed by their side. Their ability or inability to hook and land the fish became the stories shared during future gatherings of buddies. Fishing was sometimes a requirement in families. There were times when family income dwindled due to economic misfortunes. During these difficult financial times, parents may have assigned the children jobs of fishing and returning for dinner with a bucketful of fresh fish. The Brighton Millpond has always been a valuable all-season community resource. , , Original Art by: Mary Lou Wiegand
Amelia and Benjamin Pipp lived near the Millpond. Their summer activities were swimming and fishing which was common for all kids. Placing worms on their hooks and awaiting the first hit of the "big" fish was their challenge. Their talents were observed by friends who laughed, joked and splashed by their side. Their ability or inability to hook and land the fish became the stories shared during future gatherings of buddies. Fishing was sometimes a requirement in families. There were times when family income dwindled due to economic misfortunes. During these difficult financial times, parents may have assigned the children jobs of fishing and returning for dinner with a bucketful of fresh fish. The Brighton Millpond has always been a valuable all-season community resource.
Original Art by: Mary Lou Wiegand
Erected 2017 by Brighton Area Historical Society, Brighton Art Guild, Downtown Brighton. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources.
Location. 42° 31.827′ N, 83° 47.007′ W. Marker is in Brighton, Michigan, in Livingston County. Marker is at the west end of the Tridge over the Brighton Millpond, behind Brighton City Hall. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North First Street, Brighton MI 48116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Who's that? Faces from Brighton's past pop up on city streets. According to this article from the Livingston Daily Press & Argus, Brighton's Victorian Silhouettes will be "left on display for three years, except for during the winter." (Submitted on September 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 23, 2017
2. Pipp Children Fishing Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, September 23, 2017
3. Pipp Children Fishing Marker
View looking north along the path on the west side of Brighton's Millpond toward the west arm of the Tridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.