Hansen’s General Store – The Heart of Amble Michigan History
A store, a church, and a school once defined Amble, Michigan. Explore five key landmarks that reveal how this Montcalm County crossroads rose, thrived, and disappeared.
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A store, a church, and a school once defined Amble, Michigan. Explore five key landmarks that reveal how this Montcalm County crossroads rose, thrived, and disappeared.
How did a small Midwestern town supply sugar, trucks, and food to help win the Great War? Discover the remarkable history of Alma, Michigan’s industrial boom and its unsung contributions to World War I. Hear the stories of factory workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs who proved that even the smallest town could make a big difference.
In 1763, Pontiac’s War ignited across Michigan and the Great Lakes. This was no ordinary rebellion — it was a coordinated Indigenous resistance that forced the British Empire to change its policies forever.
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A 1926 Lake Superior storm grounded the City of Bangor near Copper Harbor with a hold full of new Chryslers. Months later, crews built an ice ramp and drove out about 202 cars—an unforgettable Upper Peninsula moment.
Pellston, Michigan’s history began with sawmills and railroads in the early 1900s. Once a booming lumber hub, the town reinvented itself as a tourist gateway by mid-century.