The White Mill Days – Belleville’s Huron River Workhorse – 1910
by Before Belleville Lake, the Huron River powered mills like Belleville’s ‘White Mill’ — a busy loading platform scene that disappeared after fires and a flood.
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Waiting for the Drop: Grayling’s Toboggan House
by A crowded log “toboggan house” in Grayling shows how big winter weekends could get Up North — sleds loading, riders bundled up, and a blur of speed heading down the tracks. What stories have you heard about these runs?
Michigan Ghost Town – A Dirt-Road ‘Downtown’ Near Michigamme Falls
by A dirt road, log buildings, and an early car — a snapshot from Michigan’s border-country mining and logging era. The scene is linked to the Michigamme Falls area north of Florence, Wisconsin, where the river and falls were later reshaped by a dam.
Before the Fridge: Ice Delivery at Harbor Point
by Before refrigerators, Harbor Springs stayed cool the hard way: ice delivered by wagon, with a steamer — possibly the Manitou — smoking across the bay.
Hand-Carved Clogs in Holland, Michigan
by A Holland storefront once welcomed tourists with wooden shoes and Dutch souvenirs — and inside, a craftsman carved clogs by hand. Did your family ever stop here or bring a pair home?
Why the U.S. Senate Eats Bean Soup Every Day — and Michigan’s Vital Role in this Recipe.
by For more than a century, one dish has appeared on the United States Senate menu every day without interruption: bean soup. It is not a law. It is not ceremonial. …
“Ask Chum — He Might Know” at Chums Corners – Traverse City c1930
by A Sinclair station with a handwritten challenge — “Ask Chum — He might know” — helped turn a simple highway junction south of Traverse City into the place name we still use today.
History of Shelby Michigan – 12 Rare Photos From a Fruit Belt Town
by The history of Shelby Michigan is a story of orchards, rail lines, and restraint. This feature traces how a small fruit town grew carefully from the 1860s through the early 20th century.
Hills of Lenawee Golf Club in Adrian, Michigan – “This Course Will Wow You”
by Nestled amidst the scenic landscapes of Adrian, Michigan, Hills of Lenawee Golf Club is more than just a golf course—it’s a destination where relaxation, recreation, and memorable experiences converge. Located …
Henry Ford Charcoal History – How Ford Created Charcoal Briquettes That Changed Barbecue
by Henry Ford was instrumental in the development of the charcoal market in the 1920s to market leisure motoring.