The Story of the Quilt
From the Bicentennial Quilt Commemoration Booklet.
1987 marked the 200th anniversary of the writing of the United States Constitution. It is the oldest written history of national government in the world. Only 14 of the world’s 160 written constitutions predate World War II, and none compare with ours in longevity. To celebrate this historic occasion, we are all given a chance to pay tribute to a way of life that guarantees every man and woman the freedom and opportunity necessary to achieve success.
Celebrating our Constitution is best done at a local level so in 1987, Lake Orion became a Designated Bicentennial Community. To participate, the Orion Township Public Library chose the quilt as its project. During the next four years many citizens have been involved to bring this to a successful close.
The Quilt
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- The Bicentennial Quilt
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- Block 1 – We the People
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- Block 2 – Orion Fire House
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- Block 3 – Steam Powered Saw Mill
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- Block 4 – United States Flag – 1837
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- Block 5 – Gingell Brothers Grocery
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- Block 6 – “Barney” the Horse
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- Block 7 – Pittman & Dean Ice Company
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- Block 8 – Blacksmith Shop
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- Block 9 – Paint Creek Dam
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- Block 10 – Bellevue Hotel
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- Block 11 – Cottage on Island
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- Block 12 – Winter Fun on Lake Orion
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- Block 13 – Circuit Rider
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- Block 14 – Methodist Church
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- Block 15 – Lake Orion High School
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- Block 16 – Dragon
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- Block 17 – Bridge to Park Island
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- Block 18 – Park Island Entrance
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- Block 19 – Excursion Boat
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- Block 20 – Roller Coaster – Park Island
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- Block 21 – Michigan Central Railroad Depot
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- Block 22 – Detroit Urban Railroad
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- Block 23 – Pioneer Family
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- Block 24 – Michigan Flag
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