SAGINAW, MI — A new photo exhibit coming to the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History will give visitors a glimpse of what Saginaw looked like more than a century ago.

“The Goodridges’ Art Souvenir of Saginaw, Michigan U.S.A. 1902: A Portrait of the City” opens Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Castle Museum, 500 Federal Ave. in Saginaw.

The exhibit focuses on Saginaw’s Goodridge brothers’ 27-page book that features more than 100 photographs of public buildings, businesses and homes, according to a Castle Museum news release.

“Although the book was small in format, its images uniquely transport viewers back in time,” Vice President and Chief Historian Tom Trombley said in a statement. “It described the city’s excellent school system, first-class water and sewer system and exceptional public service department.”

A new exhibit, "The Goodridges’ Art Souvenir of Saginaw, Michigan U.S.A. 1902: A Portrait of the City," opens Feb. 19, 2019, at the Castle Museum. It focuses on Saginaw’s Goodridge brothers’ 27-page book that features more than 100 photographs of public buildings, businesses and homes.Courtesy | Castle Museum

“While formal portraits were the mainstay of this pioneering African American photography studio,” the release states, “Trombley said the Goodridge brothers found innovative ways to document the vivacity of Saginaw’s community and its rise as a lumber region and industrial center.”

The Goodridge brothers’ photography exhibit will be open Feb. 19 through May 19.

The Castle Museum is hosting a special preview event from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, for members of the Historical Society of Saginaw County. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about this exhibit, please call 989-752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org. Find more upcoming Castle Museum events here.