The Origin of Lansing’s First Park, 1878
Lansing's first park opened downtown in 1878 and went through three different names over the years. CLICK IN for a brief bio!
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It’s White Castle’s 100th Anniversary – Are Any Left in Michigan?
White Castle is America's very first 'fast food' burger joint. Want a bag of sliders? CLICK IN to find out where in Michigan to get 'em and see some old photos!
PHOTO GALLERY: Michigan’s Mail Carriers, 1890s-1917
Click in to see a photo gallery of some Michigan mail carriers and their mode of delivery from over 100 years ago!
Are These Ghost Towns or Not? Urban & Elmer, Sanilac County
One is completely gone, the other is here - I guess. Click in and form your own opinion of these two old 1800s Michigan postal stations!
50 Years of Uncle John’s Cider Mill
It was in the early 1970s that the genesis of Uncle John's Cider Mill began. CLICK IN for some brief Uncle John history!
The Very First ‘Little Caesars Pizza’ Opened in Michigan, 1959
Many of you already know this, but another good many don't. So for those people, and ones who want some extra info, CLICK IN and read a brief history!
Then-and-Now Photos of Maple Rapids, Clinton County: 1900-2000
Maple Rapids, one of Clinton County's oldest communities, was home to one of Michigan's most historic bridges. Click in for old photos and details!
The 1846 Michigan Village of California, Near the Indiana Border
Not much seems to be written about this small town, but at least I was able to gather up some old photos. CLICK IN and take a look!
When The Beatles Came To Michigan: 1964, 1966
Beatlemania came to Michigan twice: and just in time before they stopped touring. CLICK IN for photos, music, and more!
The Old Mill Villages of Dover and Hudson Mills, Washtenaw County
The towns of Dover and Hudson Mills didn't survive, but at least an awesome metropark is there as a memorial. Click in for some info!