Frankenmuth: A Pictorial History

The author chronicles how the pioneer Bavarian farmers who originally settled Frankenmuth instilled a sense of cultural tradition and an unwavering work ethic—characteristics that remain hallmarks of the prosperous southern Saginaw County community. The book examines the contributions farming, lumbering, transportation and beer manufacturing had on the development of Frankenmuth's business community. It looks at a time period prior to 1960 (Kilar calls it "pre-Bavarianization") when the Bavarian theme began to associate the town with the tourist business.