Michigan Prints
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Maggie
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Park Place, Albion, Michigan
#65 - Park Place, Albion, Michigan


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The Giclée print does not have a signature or a title in the art itself,
but is hand signed in"silver" ink by the artist.

All of our prints and cards have a legend on the back.

Park Place - Cass Street Bridge
 Legend of Park Place - Albion, Michigan

Albion’s wealth of public parks is captured in this pen and wash rendering of “Park Place” that includes Lloyd Park and much more.

The art was created in 1995 by a commission from John Geyer. His business, “Park Place Apartments” is located in this area, as is the Morning Star/ Recorder offices and Albion Volunteer Service Organization. The same basic businesses are still there in 2019.

There are several historic references in this scene, in addition to the connection to all of Albion’s parks in general. The bridge shown is the Cass Street bridge, which was first built in 1896. There was much controversy of the extravagant cost at the time of $9,000, even though there were sufficient funds to pay for it without bonds.

The person who was the driving force behind the project, Mayor Dr. Samuel S. Dickie, also president of Albion College, was ridiculed for the expense and the reinforcements he ordered to be done. People called the bridge “Dickie’s Folly.” It was an earth-filled arch bridge consisting of three arches, 144 feet in length and 29 feet in width.

About a decade later, in 1908, came the great flood. All bridges in Albion were wiped out, except the Cass Street Bridge. Dickie was vindicated and now appreciated. In 1994, one year before this art was created, the bridge was rebuilt and the original stones were set back in place so the bridge looked similar to how it was before.

There were concerts in past years at Lloyd Park, where bands would play on the platform on the river, and black squirrels still play at this park, and at all 17 Albion public parks. Nearby, across the river, is Bournelis Park, that is well known for its view of the Coca-Cola mural and blue Albion water tower, both showing just above the bridge.

Albion’s seventeen parks might be a world’s record for the most public parks per capita of any city in the world.

Learn more about Albion’s landmarks, public parks, trails and more at AlbionMich.net

Print #65 -Park Place - Albion, Michigan


Vibrant color Giclée prints by Maggie LaNoue are archive quality with fade resistant ink and acid free paper. They are fade-resistant prints lasting up to 100 years under glass.

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Michigan Prints are now acid-free! These giclée prints are matted with all acid-free archive-quality materials. Every print includes a legend on the back. Each print also includes a mini catalogue card of related scenes. More information about the products we offer:

Our new Large giclée prints are limited edition, numbered and hand-signed by the artist.
The art measures approximately 12" x 18." This new larger size print is matted to 18" x 24."
Large size prints are $400 plus tax and shipping.

Our Medium giclée print (formerly called "large") is our most popular size. The art measures approximately 11" x 14". This print is a limited edition print, numbered and hand-signed by the artist, and matted to 16" x 20". Medium size prints are $250 plus tax and shipping.

Our Small giclée print (formerly called medium) is still available. The size of the art is approximately 8 1/2" x 11" and matted to 11" x 14". The print is hand-signed by the artist.
Small size prints are $120 plus tax and shipping.

We also offer a Mini giclée print which is 3 1/2" x 5" and matted with acid-free materials to 5" x 7". There is a legend on the back of each print that is removable and can be added to the back of your frame later if desired. The legend is hand initialed by the artist.
Mini Prints are $35 each plus tax and shipping.

On the back of all prints is a legend, with information about the scene and its history. We also include mini photos of related scenes, about Giclée prints and about the artist.
Each print comes in a clear acid-free baggie.

Acid-Free Note Cards 5" x 7"
Each note card has a legend on the back of the card.
Price for the note cards is $6 each plus tax and shipping.

Boxed Note Cards 5" x 7"
Boxes of 10 note cards, either all the same, or in related sets are $50.
Boxes of 25 note cards, either all the same, or in related sets are $75.
Contact us about boxed notes if they do not appear on the order form.


We offer custom made larger prints of our art in large format 30" or more across.
These are available for most of the designs, please contact us to ask about availability and pricing of a particular scene.
Prices start at $500 for the custom larger scale scenes.
These prints are professionally printed on museum grade watercolor paper and come with a certificate of authenticity. Canvas wraps are also available.

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