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!
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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!
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!
Historic Bell Road Bridge, Hidden in Overgrowth…or Is It?
This old 1891 Michigan structure has two historic markers, but where did the bridge go? CLICK IN for photos and find out why it closed down!
Somerset Center (and the Railroad Bridge Buried Under the Lake)
A railroad bridge buried under the lake, haunted park, artesian well and more, along Historic US-12 in the Somerset area of Hillsdale County. CLICK IN for photos and info!
The Michigan Town Named After a Rhode Island Rebellion
An 1841 rebellion in Rhode Island was the basis for this Michigan town's name. Click in for details and photos...
This Michigan Village Was Called a “Hotbed of Abolitionism”
In 1847, the Kentucky Slave Raid made its way into this little Michigan town. Holy cow...check this one out by clicking the picture!
The Oldest, Still-Surviving Building in Michigan
No, the old man shown here is NOT in front of Michigan's oldest building...I just liked the picture. CLICK IT to find out where Michigan's oldest surviving structure is.
Villages of Shiawassee Township That Have Fallen off the Radar
Bancroft is still there, but three other villages have fallen off the radar. CLICK IN for photos and locations!
SMALLTOWN SPOTLIGHT: “Then-and-Now” Photos of Douglas, in Allegan County
There remains some confusion on how this town was named. CLICK IN for some "then-and-now" photos and a brief bio!