Burdickville, a Michigan Ghost Town Turned into a Roadside Park
After the mills burned down in 1870, that was it for any future growth of Burdickville. Here's a brief backstory with photos of the location...
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Fantasy Land, Forgotten Gem of the Irish Hills: 1959-1980
Some people remember Fantasy Land, others don't. Further east of the Irish Hills, it was easy to overlook. Now see what you might have missed...
The Remains of Omard, a Ghost Town in Sanilac County
A church and old general store (yeah, and a cemetery) are the only things left of this Sanilac County village...
The Deserted Cabins at Cambridge Junction
These abandoned tourist cabins are a part of the Irish Hills that nobody talks about, and only a few notice. What business name did they go by?
Abandoned and Still Standing: Hunt School, Alpena County, 1880s
Thank goodness there are some old one-room schoolhouses still standing. Check out this one in Alpena County...
The Shadow Town of Peacock in Lake County
In its day, Peacock was a pretty decent town with a handful of businesses, but now they're all gone. Here's some brief info on this Lake County shadow town...
The Last Remnant of the Ghost Town of Harlan, Michigan
This abandoned, crumbling church is a final reminder of a town that once was: Harlan, in Manistee County...
40 Years Gone: The Albion Drive-in Theater: 1950-1986
After switching to all-adult films, the Albion Drive-in lasted another 15 years before permanently closing. Details are here...
Manistique's "Peep Show" - The Chick Museum, 1950s
It was the only place in Michigan where the public could watch chicks hatch & grow, then go next door for a chicken dinner...
The Abandoned Mill Route: A Romp in the Keweenaw
A little circle of highways in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula takes you by many abandoned mills, mines, towns, and various other buildings. Details and location are here...