HOLLAND, MI., Curved Street View, Windmill Island, 1993 chromogenic Print, 25.75" x 30"
all images courtesy basilico fine arts, new york
HOLLAND, MI., windmill, 1993 chromogenic Print, 25.75" x 29"
HOLLAND, MI.
holland, michigan was founded by dutch settlers in the 19th century who quickly integrated themselves and the town's economy into the surrounding culture. not until the middle of this century did the town realize the many economic advantages of politely defying the melting pot pattern.
HOLLAND, MI., black tulip field, 1993 chromogenic Print, 25.75" x 30" courtesy basilico fine arts, new york
in 1964 a 200-year-old windmill with german bullet holes in it was purchased from the netherlands, shipped to the u.s., and reassembled in michigan. today, the town is typically midwestern in most respects except for its commercially managed dutch heritage. some downtown architecture, many industries, products and stores, two theme parks, museums, annual festivals, and the symbol of the windmill have made the town well known as a physical reference to the netherlands.