"Motoring" to Pine Lake

As the first automobiles tangled with horses and trolley cars in streets and the countryside, a period of exciting change unfolded. On June 23, 1902, leading businessmen and industrialists gathered at the Detroit Club to form the Automobile Club of Detroit, promoting automobiles, roadway development, and the thrill of motoring. Auto tours in southeast Michigan became major events for members and endurance tests for early automobiles. A favorite destination was the rural lake region of Oakland County, and within a few years drivers rested overnight at a new clubhouse on scenic Pine Lake. In 1905, annual dues at the Pine Lake clubhouse were $5.00, and the clubhouse was open from May through October.

Keego Harbor, Michigan · United States