![A Look Inside Old Michigan Department Stores: 1900-1916](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-big-rapids-early-1900s.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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![Two Michigan Ghost Towns Furthest from the Ohio Border](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-junet-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Michigan Ghost Towns Furthest from the Ohio Border
Two Michigan towns that are the furthest from the Ohio border just happen to be ghost towns. Here are the locations...
![Fireworks as Seen from an Abandoned Detroit Warehouse Rooftop](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-pinetop-jackson-2-youtube-9-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fireworks as Seen from an Abandoned Detroit Warehouse Rooftop
It was their own private viewing, looking out at the nighttime Detroit skyline on July 4th...Take a look at what they saw...
![Was There a Place Called 'Purgatory' in Michigan? Oh, Yeah...](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-haunted-michigan-youtube-4.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Was There a Place Called 'Purgatory' in Michigan? Oh, Yeah...
Another place in Michigan where Capone was said to have a safe house; but why was it called 'Purgatory'? Answers and photos are here...
![The Only Town Located in Michigan's Lower Thumb Knuckle](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-marysville-post-office.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Only Town Located in Michigan's Lower Thumb Knuckle
Michigan's Thumb has knuckles? Well, sorta. Here's are vintage photos of the only town that sits on it...
![Michigan's First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-1943-state-theater-elk-rapids-michigan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Michigan's First Black Light Theater, Elk Rapids
In 1952 the ceiling was illuminated by installed ultraviolet lights, becoming Michigan's first Black Light theatre. Included are some vintage photos of Elk Rapids...
![Secret Tunnel & Room Found Underneath a Home in Marysville](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-cbs-detroit-youtube-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Secret Tunnel & Room Found Underneath a Home in Marysville
Ever find a 'secret room in or under your home? This couple did...
![A Look Inside the Abandoned Murphy Academy: Detroit, Michigan](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-the-modern-frontiersmen-youtube-7-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Look Inside the Abandoned Murphy Academy: Detroit, Michigan
Someone left the personal records of the kids and parents on the office floor, making them easily accessible to thieves. Here's a look inside...
![America's Last Hot 'n Now Still Open in Sturgis: But for How Long](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-hot-n-now-sturgis-1-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
America's Last Hot 'n Now Still Open in Sturgis: But for How Long
It's held on for a good number of years, while all the others have fallen by the wayside. How long can it keep it up?
![The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-heading-into-town-early-1900s.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 2nd Oldest Settled Community in Calhoun County: Marengo
Even with this historic fact, many of us have never heard of it. Here's a look back at the small town of Marengo...
![Jackson's Biggest Folly? Progress Place, 1964-1983](http://townsquare.media/site/691/files/2024/07/attachment-standard-postcard-source-ebay-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jackson's Biggest Folly? Progress Place, 1964-1983
After all these years, I have never heard anyone say this downtown project was a good idea. Here are some brief details...