The Michigan ‘Lost’ Town That Was “Made” from ShinglesThe Michigan ‘Lost’ Town That Was “Made” from ShinglesThe historic Michigan lumber town of Shingleton grew around one little ole shingle mill. Some of the old structures still stand, making this a cool roadtrip stop. Take a look!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The ‘Lost’ Michigan Town That Began as a SaloonThe ‘Lost’ Michigan Town That Began as a SaloonIt began as a saloon. It grew. It flourished. Then it faded. Now there are just a few buildings left. Take a look at this old Michigan Thumb town!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Man Who Played “The Mummy” in 1940 is Buried in MichiganMan Who Played “The Mummy” in 1940 is Buried in Michigan"The Mummy" is buried right here in Michigan.....well, the man who played him in a classic 1940 monster film is. Take a look and see where!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Rosie’s Diner (of TV Commercials) Sits Abandoned in MichiganRosie’s Diner (of TV Commercials) Sits Abandoned in MichiganOther commercials were shot in that diner as well: Ethan Allen Furniture, Pepsi, Sanka Coffee, and Sony.....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Oldest, Still-Surviving Building in MichiganThe Oldest, Still-Surviving Building in MichiganThe oldest one, still in use, was built in 1780. Details are here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Abandoned World War II Prisoner of War Camp, AlleganAbandoned World War II Prisoner of War Camp, AlleganThe remains of a Michigan World War II P.O.W. camp lie in the woods in Allegan County...Here are photos and location!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Smalltown Spotlight: Riga, in Lenawee CountySmalltown Spotlight: Riga, in Lenawee CountyThis crossing was named “Riga Junction”, a mile southeast of Riga. It only lasted a few years...now it is non-existent....John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Smalltown Spotlight: Norvell, Jackson CountySmalltown Spotlight: Norvell, Jackson CountyWilliam Hunt arrived in Jacksonburgh in 1831 and became the first settler in – what would become – Norvell, three miles east of Napoleon.John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Sad Tale How Sleeping Bear Dunes Got Its NameThe Sad Tale How Sleeping Bear Dunes Got Its NameBased on a Native American legend about a mama bear and her two cubs...Read the legend here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating CourthouseMichigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating CourthouseYes, there are other Michigan courthouses that are older, but this is the one that is still operating...John RobinsonJohn Robinson