The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
Articles, features, and posts about history and historical events, people, and places in the United State and world.
by Discover the history of Michigan’s fish hatcheries and their impact on sportfishing. Learn about the various hatcheries in the state and their role in rearing diverse fish species. Find out how modern hatcheries continue to support sustainable fishing practices in Michigan.
by The Bach Rail Depot was part of the Michigan Central Caro Branch line, which ran from Vassar to Owendale. This line was a part of the larger Michigan Central Railroad …
by This early 1900s postcard titled “Michigan – A Summer Health Resort State” highlights the growing popularity of Michigan as a vacation destination during that time, particularly for those seeking relief …
by Next Tuesday, May 9th, marks the 100th anniversary of a truly exceptional event in Michigan’s weather history: the Great Michigan Blizzard of May 1923. This unparalleled late-season storm brought record-breaking …
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by The City of Cleveland III was the hotshot of its time, equipped with all the latest gadgets and gizmos that made other ships on the Great Lakes look like dinghies. It could fit 5,000 passengers and 1,500 beds, making it the ultimate party boat for summer tourists traveling between Detroit and Cleveland. But even this fancy vessel couldn’t avoid a classic case of “whoopsie daisy.” In 1950, the City of Cleveland III played a little game of bumper boats with the Norwegian freighter Ravnefjell in dense fog on Lake Huron off Harbor Beach, Michigan. Sadly, five folks aboard the ship didn’t survive the accidental game of demolition derby, and the City of Cleveland III was put out to pasture a few years later. Despite its mishap, this ship remains a true OG of Great Lakes history, proving that even with all the bells and whistles, accidents can still happen.
by The Manure Crisis of 1898 refers to a significant environmental and public health issue that arose in major cities around the world, including New York City, due to the high number of horses on the streets. At the time, horses were the primary mode of transportation, and they produced vast amounts of manure and urine each day.
by The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. …
by An authentic Michigan food, the original Cornish beef pasty was brought to the Michigan Upper Peninsula by the English copper miners of the 1840s from their native Cornwall. The miners …
by The Goebel Brewing Company was one of the leading beer producers in Detroit, Michigan, until the 1960s. It was ahead of its time with a light beer and grew with phenomenal ad campaigns in Life magazine in the 1940s.
