Whites Bridge and the 1853 Town of Smyrna, Ionia County
Great little town - plus, the historic Whites Bridge has been rebuilt! Click in for history and location!
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Woodland, Michigan in Clinton County: 1837 - 2000s
Downtown Woodland has a great row of historic storefronts...Click in and see where to visit this wonderful old Michigan small town!
Fifty Vintage Michigan Beers
Move over, Milwaukee...nothing beats a Michigan beer! CLICK IN to see a gallery of 50 vintage Michigan beers, some going back over 100 years!
Kewadin, Michigan: Then-and-Now Photo Gallery
Kewadin sits at the tip of Elk Lake and is loaded with history. Click in for some then-and-now photos!
The Wreck of the “Christmas Tree Ship”, Lake Michigan, 1912
The 'Christmas Tree Ship' sunk in 1912 and wasn't discovered until 1971, at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Click in for info and photos of the wreck!
The 1903 Lumber Town of Aloha, on Mullett Lake
The village of Aloha had one of the most impressive train depots for its time...now demolished. Click in for some photos and details on Aloha!
Gallery of Michigan Doctors & Medicine: 1800s-1930s
Take a look at this unique gallery of Michigan medical practices, doctors, hospitals and more, from the 1800s thru the 1930s!
MICHIGAN CRIME: The Murder Case of Dr. MacGregor
A husband dies, followed by three sons. Was the wife and her doctor having an affair and offing her family? CLICK IN for details about this 1912 murder case!
69 Years Ago Traverse City Woman Finds Husband Through Newspaper
While today, many relationships start online, back in 1951 Margaret Ealy used an earlier form of social media...newspapers! You go girl.
Michigan's TV Pitchmen #4: Irving Nusbaum
For decades, this was the man you bought carpet from, just from seeing him on TV. Click in for some info and old commercials!