Local Titans: The David Ward Family & Their Contributions to Orchard Lake

Known as the “Timber King of Michigan,” David Ward made his fortune in the lumber industry. What people may not know is the pivotal role Ward and his family played in Orchard Lake’s development and natural preservation. Follow the Wards through the late 19th and 20th century as researcher Lana LaFortune shares how this influential family left their mark on Greater West Bloomfield. This program is sponsored by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.