The Michigan Ghost Town of Mentha, in Van Buren County
Once a prosperous town, now reduced to a few houses and no businesses. Click in for details and photos!
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Michigan Semi-Ghost Town: Butternut, Hidden in the Countryside
The 1888 Michigan village of Butternut is another example of a town that went under, thanks to the railroad leaving. CLICK IN for some then-and-now photos!
PHOTOS: The Detroit Zoo in the 1940s
The Detroit Zoo has been around since 1928...and a history that goes back further. Click in for a 1940s look-back at the zoo!
The Mostly-Ghost Town of Peacock, Michigan
It's mostly a ghost town, with a few residents left. This is a VERY cool place to drive-thru on a roadtrip. CLICK IN for some then-and-now photos!
The Old Michigan Lumber Town of Covington, in Baraga County
Covington has lots of history, and a handful of old buildings still standing...Read the article and find out where to visit!
Did a Michigan Village Called "Bird" Really Exist?
A community called 'Bird' shows up on old maps but did it actually exist? Click in for location and some sketchy details...
Peach Mountain: The Old Observatory in the Woods
Some people think this 60+-year-old observatory is abandoned...but is it? CLICK IN for photos and info...
Inside the Abandoned Michigan State Fairground Coliseum
This abandoned, historic 1922 structure is sadly set for demolition along with other historic fairground buildings. CLICK IN to take a look inside!
Photos of Brooklyn, Michigan: 1898-1954
The Michigan village of Brooklyn began in 1832 with a minister and a sawmill. Click in for some old photos, most going back over 100 years!
Going To Hell, Michigan: Then-And-Now
Next time someone tells you to go here, tell 'em, "been there, done it!" Click in to see then-and-now pics of Hell along with a little history!