Mackinac Island, 1866-1945
Most of us have visited Mackinac Island...but rarely do we see what it was like over 100 years ago. CLICK IN for photos, going back as far as 1866!
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Michigan's Failed Utopian Society of the 1860s
It was intended to be a place of peace, prosperity, and beauty with zero crime or complications. Five years later it was gone. CLICK IN for info and location!
How Michigan Was a Part of the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre
CLICK IN for some details on Michigan's involvement with the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, as we get closer to its 100th anniversary.
Where Are All the Michigan Howard Johnson's Restaurants?
Why did the Lansing, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and all Michigan Hojo locations disappear? What happened? CLICK IN for a brief bio and some memorabilia!
Possibly the Most Historically Important Place in Michigan
You could say that this is the "birthplace" of Michigan. CLICK IN for details and see where to visit!
The Doors Perform Their Worst AND Best Concert in Ann Arbor, 1967
In 1967, The Doors concert in Ann Arbor was their worst AND best. How is that possible? CLICK IN for the details...
What CCR Song Was Based on a Michigan Incident?
This event in Michigan made national news in 1966, and was partly responsible for a Creedence Clearwater Revival song. CLICK IN for details!
Gallery of Unique Michigan Restaurants, 1884-1960s
Inside you'll see some great old restaurants from Lansing, Jackson, Howell, Portland, Chelsea, Leslie, Ionia, and many more. CLICK IN and see!
Tarzan's Adventures in.....Coldwater, Michigan?
The creator of 'Tarzan', Edgar Rice Burroughs, based some Tarzan tales (and others) on the Michigan town of Coldwater! CLICK IN and read why...
Michigan Beach Glass: What Is It and Where Does It Come From?
Finding & collecting beach glass on Michigan's Great Lakes shorelines are becoming more & more popular. CLICK IN to see some examples!