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Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel turns 125
The 385-room hotel opened July 10, 1887
Updated: Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012, 7:25 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 10 Jul 2012, 7:20 AM EDT
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) - The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island turns 125 on Tuesday.
The 385-room hotel opened for the first time on July 10, 1887, and is planning a series of events and activities to celebrate the anniversary.
==== Watch the video for an interview with the hotel's president Dan Musser ====
Gov. Rick Snyder proclaimed July 8 through this July 14 "Grand Hotel Week" in Michigan.
And on Tuesday, a 125-foot birthday cake will be served to guests on the hotel's 660-foot Front Porch.
Next weekend's celebrations will include fireworks and concerts, and three former Michigan governors will join Grand Hotel guests for a special event.
Ex-Govs. William Milliken, James Blanchard and John Engler have confirmed they'll be attending.
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The Grand Hotel -- http://www.grandhotel.com/
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