Photo courtesy Sandi St Peter At right, a float from Bark River’s centennial celebration in 1971 is shown. The float, with missiles and cannon, was built by Tim St Peter of Escanaba, who was then the vice commander of the Bark River American Legion. The trailer was pulled by small, gray ponies, provided by Russell Crydermen of Bark River. This year will mark Bark River’s 150th anniversary.

Photo courtesy Sandi St Peter

At right, a float from Bark River’s centennial celebration in 1971 is shown. The float, with missiles and cannon, was built by Tim St Peter of Escanaba, who was then the vice commander of the Bark River American Legion. The trailer was pulled by small, gray ponies, provided by Russell Crydermen of Bark River. This year will mark Bark River’s 150th anniversary.