michigan history

Michigan's first radio station has outlasted them all so far. Here are details and some memorabilia...

Sneaking buddies in the via the trunk, making out, concession stand food.....who needed to watch the movies?

Purple Potato Chips and Coney Paczkis: Only Found in Michigan?

Jenison was the hub of entertainment in the early 1900s...so what happened?

The "Fire Lake" Bob Seger sang about was a real lake in Michigan, but not with that name. Details are here...

This house once featured what many residents feel was the greatest arcade Frankenmuth ever had...

The stove was so big, cars could drive under it...

Like a happy lemon, this water tower in Fruitport should turn any sour person sweet..

For those who dream about going back in time during the days of the Wild West, this place is for you...

"The Blue Man of Elkton" prank was pulled off by three local well-known pranksters back in 1958. Here's the tale...