- Dates
- 1960-11 – 1961-06
- Kind
- Business
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- tourismeconomycommunity
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
Alvin LaFreniere received a 1961 Volkswagen Bus and planned to operate a Beaver Island touring service beginning in June 1961, according to the November 1960 Beaver Beacon.
Evidence and limits
This is a reported plan, not proof that the service began. The notice does not provide business records, routes, fares, or operating results.
Open questions
- Did the touring service operate in 1961, and which business or vehicle records document it?
See also
Sources
- Reports Alvin LaFreniere receiving a 1961 Volkswagen Bus and planning to operate a touring service of the Island starting the following June. It does not establish business formation, vehicle operation, routes, fares, or completion.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1960-11_Beaver-Beacon
- The held three-page issue scan is paired with the OCR source and confirms the published notice or report; it does not expand the source-specific identity, event, or outcome claims.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1960-11_Beaver-Beacon
Added 1 August 2026 · revised 3 August 2026. Recent changes
Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “Alvin LaFreniere plans a Beaver Island touring service, 1960”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/alvin-lafreniere-island-touring-service-plan-1960/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, November 1960, local business notice. (and 1 further source listed on the page).
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