[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E858-E859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAND HOTEL'S DESIGNATION AS A 
                       NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2019

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the Grand 
Hotel upon the occasion of its 30th anniversary as a National Historic 
Landmark. Through its extraordinary history, cultural significance, and 
commitment to excellence, the Grand Hotel has become an indispensable 
part of Michigan's First District.

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  The National Historic Landmark system was created in 1935 to 
recognize structures that are of outstanding historical significance, 
icons of ideals that shaped the nation, and pristine examples of design 
or construction. There is no other landmark more deserving of this 
designation than the Grand Hotel. First opened in 1887, the hotel was 
created to serve as a retreat for vacationers looking to enjoy summer 
on Lake Huron. Over the next 132 years, the Grand Hotel would grow to 
become not only a beloved part of Michigan, but a prominent feature in 
popular culture and premier destination for visitors from around the 
world. Its unique design has been widely acclaimed, and its world's-
largest 660-foot porch has been enjoyed by everyone from John F. 
Kennedy and Gerald Ford to Thomas Edison and Mark Twain. The National 
Park Service designated the hotel as a National Historic Landmark in 
1989, citing its historic architecture and representation of the 
American dream of a ``summer place.'' Today, its role as a summer place 
remains stronger than ever for thousands of guests to Mackinac Island 
every year.
  Madam Speaker, the celebration of the Grand Hotel's 30th anniversary 
as a National Historic Landmark is the perfect opportunity for us to 
appreciate its unique history, cultural impact, and significance to 
Mackinac Island, Michigan, and the United States. Michiganders can take 
immense pride in knowing that the First District is home to such an 
important landmark. On behalf of my constituents, I wish the Grand 
Hotel all the best in its future endeavors.

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