About
Scenes from the Past is the historical photo collection of Gene Buel (Gene Buel Photography), Marine City, Michigan. With a wide ranging collection of images available for many interests from Great Lakes freighters to trains, we offer high quality prints for the discerning collector.
My name is Scott Buel and I am the grandson of Gene Buel. The idea for this website was born out of wanting to preserve my Grandpa’s photo collection and also out of my genuine love for the history contained in these images.
A few specific highlights of our collection include photos of the Grand Trunk Railroad, the Detroit Western Railroad, Gar Wood speedboat and racing pictures, the Bob-lo boats, the photos of Louis Pesha, and much more.
Our archive has served the diverse needs of collectors, historians, researchers, schools, artists, teachers, authors, scuba and wreck divers, re-enactors and re-enactments, restaurants, museums, historical societies, newspapers, non-profit organizations and charities, churches, and many businesses.
With over 40,000 photograph images in our library, we are constantly expanding our online photo offerings, so if you are looking for a particular subject you do not find in our galleries, please contact us!