Stevens & Zug – Furnishers, Detroit, Michigan

Stevens & Zug was a furnishing company based in Detroit, known for outfitting luxury steamboats and passenger vessels with elegant interiors. During the 19th century, the company gained a reputation for supplying high-quality furnishings that added an element of sophistication to lake travel, an appealing feature for passengers accustom to comfort. Stevens & Zug’s work on the CLEVELAND provided the steamer with refined and comfortable interiors, elevating the passenger experience and setting a high standard for other vessels on the Great Lakes. By providing detailed woodworking, fine upholstery, and other luxurious finishes, Stevens & Zug helped make vessels like the CLEVELAND symbols of both style and progress. Their contribution to marine outfitting made them a significant partner for shipbuilders seeking to enhance their vessels’ appeal in the competitive passenger transport market of the Great Lakes.