The Tower That Existed for Viewing Mackinac Bridge Construction
In 1957, this tower was added onto this little souvenir shop near St. Ignace so people could watch the Mackinac Bridge being built. Here are details on the shop...
Michigan History
Where Did All the Shops Go? Ransom, Michigan: 1840-2020s
Ransom once had around 30 businesses, now it doesn't seem like there are any left. Here's a quick backstory on this Hillsdale County town...
This Was Almost the Longest-Running Drive-in Theater in Michigan
Operating since 1948, the Sunset Drive-in Theater was a contender for the longest-running in Michigan when it unexpectedly closed in 2024. Heren's why...
Almost 140 Years Old: The Hugh Richard House, Jackson (1888)
Originally a single-family home, now used for office space. Here's a look at the classic Hugh H. Richard House near downtown Jackson...
Carland: One of the Last Settlements in Shiawassee County, 1850
Carland in Shiawassee County has some cool old buildings to see, including an old school hidden in the woods...
Frontier, "the Last Michigan Colony Before the Ohio Border": 1834
It made sense at the time to call Frontier the last Michigan settlement before reaching the Ohio border. Like "The Final Frontier"? Just a guess...
The Lonely & Empty Streets of Ahmeek, Keweenaw Peninsula
Ahmeek is not a ghost town, but visiting the streets devoid of people sure makes it seem like one...
Dolly Parton's "Jolene" Was Named After a Michigan Girl
The song title was inspired by a ten-year-old girl in Battle Creek.....the lyrics were based on something entirely different...
Heritage Village: The 1880s Within the 2020s, Mackinaw City
The era it represents are for the years 1880 - 1917, and is a treat to walk through. Been through it myself..
Aggie's Airport Bar & Motel in the UP: Gone and.....Forgotten
Closed in the early 2000s after 40 years, this countryside UP motel looks like it's been converted into a residence...