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The Firs, under the firs, New Baltimore, Mich.

Vintage Editions
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Taken at the turn of the 20th century, The Firs, under the firs, New Baltimore, Mich. pictures a garden path leading from The Firs bed and breakfast. It’s an enchanting image of its own accord, but a closer look at the inn’s backstory brings a more mystical aura alive. An historic, coastal resort community, New Baltimore sits along the waterfront of Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay, and is home to a handful of allegedly supernatural sites, the most famous of which is likely the Hatheway House—the former name of The Firs property. Gilbert Hatheway, a state senator, bequeathed the property to his son James, who inherited it in 1871. This is where the inn’s eerie backstory really begins. In 1881, James’ daughter Mabel died suddenly and mysteriously at the age of 20. By 1900—shortly before this photo was taken—reports of hauntings were starting to circulate. 


The home had recently been sold to become The Firs. Shortly after, the western wing was turned into a small hospital. Later, the building is said to have served stints as a convalescent home and rehab center, changing hands several times. All the while, rumors of paranormal activity persisted. Some claimed the ghosts of Mabel and her father roamed the grounds. Others believed Gilbert, who died before his senatorial term was up, lingered on in spirit form.

An historic, coastal resort community, New Baltimore sits along the waterfront of Lake St. Clair’s Anchor Bay. The Firs was first and foremost a summer retreat for water-seeking vacationers. The unknown photographer of The Firs, under the firs would likely have been standing on the inn’s porch, facing the tree-lined path. Streaming through the branches with an almost sublime air is the bright, dappled light of what’s likely a summer day. Firs are characteristically tall trees, and here their lanky trunks and layered boughs create a texture through which the light communicates. The monochromaticity of the image emphasizes each interesting illumination, from crisply defined twigs to dreamy blotches on the path to the otherworldly effect of the blown out scenery in the distance. Framed tightly in firs, the photo draws the eye magnetically down the soft soil walkway strewn with needles. The trees quietly stand attention, watchful figures. There is a sense of some sort of presence. A peek into the property’s past reveals that flirtation with the metaphysical is perhaps not surprising. This image has a supernatural side ... More on the blog!

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Edition Structure:
10"x8" | edition of 10
14"x11" | edition of 150
20"x16" | edition of 25
24"x20" | edition of 10
40"x30" | edition of 5

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